30 November 2007
Innovation is not the preserve of the educated and wealthy, but is thriving in poor communities in India, China and Brazil. The Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN) met in Tianjin on this issue.
Tianjin Declaration for Promoting Green Grassroots Innovation For Harmonious Development second draft jun 4 2007.pdf
Participants of the International Conference on Global GIAN (Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network) from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, Canada and America met in Tianjin, May 31- June 2, 2007 to launch an online platform to recognize, respect and reward green grassroots innovators and traditional knowledge holders.
The conference agreed the attached declaration advocating and celebrating the work of grass roots innovators around the world.
Read three success stories from GIAN by clicking here!