AN EMERGING PARADIGM: THE SOCIAL INNOVATION

The use of social innovation has grown exponentially in the last decade and stands out as a multidimensional concept that has been analyzed from very different approaches. This paper presents a conceptual approach to the genesis of the concept and its different approaches that can be helpful when making decisions, as well as understand and analyze the meaning and objectives to be achieved and / or is made to be can be achieved when incorporated to the public decision-making. And it's very important because we understand that social innovation can help meet social needs and demands of citizens differently, participatory and collaborative manner. A new way to improve the quality of democracy through citizen empowerment.