The suitability of Living Lab concept in the implementation of municipal projects
The suitability of Living Lab concept in the implementation of municipal projects

Summary/Abstract: Living Lab is a new concept of innovations development. It requires inter alia maximum involvement of final users and other stakeholders in the whole innovative process. It can be useful in terms of implementation of innovative solutions in local communities. Local communities nowadays face new challenges related to public services as their needs are transformed over time. There are several areas of determinants which influence the need to implement new solutions in local government tasks. In accordance with Living Lab concept, the development of novelties in local communities should be prepared as the answer for stakeholders needs and with their involvement in the development process. This corresponds with modern trends in public management. Living Lab concept has many advantages but also limitations. Such issues should be taken into consideration when deciding about its implementation. This paper outlines circumstances of Living Lab concept implementation on the basis of literature studies and practical experience gained by the author.

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