Our challenge is making things work when market and state are not delivering foundational liveability. With the “cost of living crisis” markets are not reliably and affordably providing essentials like energy, housing and food. Governments struggle to manage short term crises and dodge the long term costs of system renewal while “welfare state” entitlements and social infrastructure are eroded. The foundational question is whether and how different actors can address these problems with social innovation focused on the twin objectives of improving household liveability and building the stock of capable firms, all within planetary limits. So this year’s international foundational economy conference brings together researchers and practitioners in Cardiff on 10th and 11 th of September 2024. It will demonstrate the breadth, distinctiveness, and drive of foundational thinking;
showcase the ferment of foundational doing especially in Wales outside government; and connect
thinking and doing by mixing academics and practitioners in most sessions. The programme is here and you can book your place at https://wiserd.ac.uk/event/making-things-work-social-innovation-for-liveability/

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