ECO-INNOVATION, GRASSROOTS INNOVATION UNDERPIN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 2030 : A MULTIPLE-CASES STUDY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISE (MSMES)

Abstract

This research The objectives are 1) to study problems, obstacles and constraints in implementation. community enterprise business Small and medium enterprises
(MSMEs) 2) to study the potential of new social innovations (Eco innovation and Grassroots innovations) that contribute to the transition towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030) and 3) to propose guidelines for sustainable development (SDGs 2030) more efficiently. It is a multi-case study. from the target group is community enterprises Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Upper Northeast such as Loei Province, Udon Thani Province Bueng Kan Province Nong Khai Province and Nong Bua Lamphu Province is a qualitative study Multi-case study, 1 case per province.

The results were as follows.
1. MSMEs faced banners and constrains in pursuing green growth such as 1) Lock of collaboration and Interaction between key actors for MSMEs development 2) Limited access to finance 3) Limited or Lock of access to informations and technology 4) Lock of qualified personnel 5) Lock of awareness of the environmental impact.
2. MEMEs Potential and role matching SDG 2030 all three dimension 1. Economic (No. 8, 9) Social (No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11) Environment (NO. 12, 13, 15).
3. Mapping the activities and actors in the provincial, local and National innovation ecosystem.