How can we work together to solve the challenges in our communities? What tools does the present offer us to work collaboratively and in a horizontal, inclusive way? These are some of the questions we can begin to reflect on as we start Module 3 of this training.
This module invites you to think about how to encourage a culture of innovation and creativity in rural areas by valuing intangible cultural heritage through collaboration, active listening, and trying out new ideas—always connected to the local context and existing institutions.
Inspired by thinkers like Henry Chesbrough (2003), Paulo Freire (2005), René Barbier (1998), Judite Primo, and Mário Moutinho (2021), we look at ways to support joint efforts that make a difference in society and culture. The kind of innovation we focus on grows through participation, open conversation, and respect for different perspectives.
Besides discussing these ideas, this module highlights the need to set up structures that give people autonomy and offer clear paths for involvement and follow-up. Digital platforms such as Padlet, Miro, Trello, and especially ClickUp are introduced as useful tools for planning, developing, and putting ideas into action together.
By the end of the module, we hope you’ll feel inspired to imagine and carry out innovative, community-based actions that value and protect local heritage.