SciLux podcast – Gilles Evrard Essuman on Social Innovation and Participatory Action Research

Essuman, Gilles Evrard (Scientific Communicator)

Urban Development & Mobility

Impact: Media Output

Description of impact

In a world where traditional economic systems are being challenged, the concept of local currencies is gaining traction as a powerful tool for community empowerment and social innovation. In the latest episode of the podcast, host Hanna Siemaszko welcomes Dr. Gilles Evrard Essuman, a research associate at LISER specializing in social innovation and community economies. Their engaging conversation focuses on the intricacies of local currencies, participatory action research, and the transformative potential of grassroots movements.

Do you know how many local currencies there are in Europe and which country leads the way? Listen to the pub quiz segment to find out.

Impact date	29 Apr 2025
Category of impact	Media Output
Impact level	Engagement

Impact Involved Stakeholders

Public Authority
Citizens
NGO
Private Company

Subcategory of Impact

Media Output/Podcast

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In a world where traditional economic systems are being challenged, the concept of local currencies is gaining traction as a powerful tool for community empowerment and social innovation. In the latest episode of the podcast, host Hanna Siemaszko welcomes Dr. Gilles Evrard Essuman, a research associate at LISER specializing in social innovation and community economies. Their engaging conversation focuses on the intricacies of local currencies, participatory action research, and the transformative potential of grassroots movements. Do you know how many local currencies there are in Europe and which country leads the way? Listen to the pub quiz segment to find out.