Guidelines for developing social innovations

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve labour market access for women in peripheral industrial regions, we are proud to announce the completion of a WIN key deliverable: Guidelines for Developing Social Innovations, which represent a crucial milestone in the WIN project. The Guidelines facilitate the creation of WIN Innovation groups in each pilot region of the project and provide a methodology for designing meaningful solutions to address pressing issues related to women's employment, taking into account the unique conditions in every region. Each WIN Innovation group represents various stakeholders, including target groups and local leaders from the respective pilot regions. These groups will guide the innovation process, identifying both challenges and opportunities for women in their respective regions.

Two stages of the innovation process are already underway:

• Feeling the change - This stage involves gathering and analysing data with direct input from target groups. Engaging with women in these regions will allow us to frame the specific challenges they face, ensuring the solutions we develop are deeply rooted in their lived experiences.

• Shaping solutions - In this stage, the WIN Innovation groups focus on developing and testing new ideas to address the identified challenges. Stakeholder engagement ensures these ideas are practical, innovative, and relevant to the local context.