INCLUSIVE BUSINESS

DeLab: solutions about inclusive business
3. Do you think that Social Housing projects may
represent an occasion for an ethical internationalization
of the building sector, targeting low income
countries?
Social Housing could work as such if seen as the occasion
for researching and exchanging innovative housing
models. Notably, in low income countries a systemic
view can be applied only if economic and social tensions
are solved. There is always the need to apply a Social
Housing solution to real life conditions, tackling problems
and potentialities of emerging economies. From a
systemic point of view, economic incentives to facilitate
such exchanges of knowledge and housing models are
crucial to put into relation advanced economies and low
income countries.
4. Which is the limit of technological innovations in
the Social Housing sector once applied in developing
countries?
There is no limit to the application of new technologies.
Yet, it is important to consider the economic performance
of the country where they are applied. This is so
because there is always the need of professionals for
monitoring and maintaining such innovative devices. In
a low income community it is very important to rely on
people able to cater technological solutions and to have
this people it is key to have a good level of education
and knowledge. Finally, to count on this fruitful context is
recommended to meet locals, to share with them knowledge
and practical ideas and to identify those stakeholders
that could best develop and take care of the Social
Housing solution.
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