Southern Innovator Goes Forward with Issues 4 and 5 and an Expo in Kenya | 19 September 2013

As I write, Issue 4 of Southern Innovator is at the printer and being readied for its formal launch (ISBN 978-0-9920217-0-2). Issue 5 (ISBN 978-0-9920217-1-9) is in production and being readied for its launch at the Global South-South Development Expo (GSSD Expo) to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 28 October to 1 November 2013.

At this point, Issue 6 is also in the works and scheduled for release in 2014.

This next phase for the magazine is critical: the magazine has developed a reputation for chronicling a growing innovation culture in the global South. It is reaching highly influential readers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their countries and communities. In short, it is a powerful communications tool for reaching these individuals.

It is now possible to sponsor the magazine (sponsorship helps to pay for the printing of the magazine) or to fund relevant inserts to be included in the magazine to help our readers. Southern Innovator is a cost-effective tool for reaching a large audience spanning many cultures, countries and communities.  The magazine, for it to continue to be successful, requires adequate funds to cover the costs of research, editing, design and printing. Why not include supporting Southern Innovator in your plans to reach innovators in the global South?

Southern Innovator: The Next Phase | 2 August 2013

 

So much has been accomplished in the first phase of developing Southern Innovator magazine. It has reached out around the world to uncover a thriving global innovation culture comprising many pioneers and innovators. Three issues were printed and distributed across the globe from 2011 to 2012: a total of 15,000 print copies. A fourth issue is ready on the theme of cities and urbanization and awaits funding to clear so it can be printed.

The magazine uses an eye-pleasing design and layout developed in its design studio in Iceland. Experts in public design and cross-cultural communications work on each issue. A further two issues will be completed in 2013 and they will cover the themes of waste and recycling (Issue 5) and science, technology and innovation (Issue 6).

The magazine is currently seeking partners to help with the costs of printing and distributing the magazine. There are also opportunities for the right partner to support the magazine’s brand with tools that can help our readers. Stay tuned for more news on the magazine’s development!

© David South Consulting 2017

Issue 4 Starts its Journey Around the World | 6 March 2013

All edits and revisions have been completed for the fourth issue of Southern Innovator. This marks the point at which the magazine will find its way around the world, either digitally, or in its paper, hard copy form. While this happens, Issue 5 will go into full production. It is never too late to get on board and support Southern Innovator. In fact, connect with us early and benefit from our continued growth throughout 2013. Each issue of Southern Innovator is a densely-packed distillation of innovation and innovators drawn from across the global South.

Page thumbnails from Issue 4 of Southern Innovator.

Issue 4 Ready: Cities and Urbanization is the Theme | 17 December 2012

 

Issue 4 of Southern Innovator has been readied for release after a busy production schedule taking in China, South Korea and Austria. Issue 5 is now under way and tackles the opportunities available in a world seeking fresh thinking on how to balance finite resources with an increase in human development. Clever solutions are available across the global South, we found, and the future looks very bright!

Issue 4 Cover

Issue 5 Cover in Development

Issues 4 and 5 in Heavy Production in Next Two Weeks | 6 December 2012

 

As the year comes to a close, the next two issues of Southern Innovator are in production. Fired up by the many innovators met at the Global South-South Development Expo (GSSD Expo) recently held in Vienna, Austria, the magazine will feature some of their ideas and innovations. Recent trips to South Korea and China have also heavily influenced these issues.

Southern Innovator is both designed and printed using 100 per cent renewable energy. It is part of the philosophy underpinning Southern Innovator to challenge ourselves to do things differently, better and to strive to be open to new thinking and ways. Already, it is possible to look back over the past couple of years and see some of the innovators we first profiled now overseeing globally scaled-up initiatives and innovations.

We look forward to 2013 with great enthusiasm and hope we can scale up the Southern Innovator project to the next level.

A page showing the many online resources available associated with Southern Innovator.