Social Technology comprises products, techniques or replicable methodologies, developed by the interaction with the community and that represent effective solutions for social transformation.
It is a concept that refers to an innovative development proposal, considering the collective participation in the organization, development and implementation processes. It is based on the dissemination of solutions to problems related to the demands of food, education, energy, housing, income, water resources, health, the environment, among others.
Social Technologies can combine popular knowledge, social organization and technical-scientific knowledge. It is essentially important that they are effective and reapplicable, providing social development at scale.
The Transforma! platform provides more than 600 initiatives certified by Banco do Brasil Foundation. The digital channel brings together methodologies recognized for promoting the solution of socioenvironmental problems present in several Brazilian communities. In the collection, it is possible to search by theme, city, state or country, among other search parameters.
In 2021, we reached the 20th year of the Banco do Brasil Foundation Social Technology Award (11th edition). The Award aims to identify, certify, reward and disseminate social technologies already applied, implemented at the local, regional or national level, that are effective in solving questions related to food, education, energy, housing, environment, water resources, income and health. It is intended for teaching and research institutions, foundations, cooperatives, civil society organizations and government bodies of public or private law, legally constituted in Brazil.
The total investment for the edition was up to BRL 2 million (USD 426 thousand), considering stages such as awards and certification, divided between the Environment and Income, Sustainable Cities, Education for the Future, Digital Innovation and 20 years Special categories.
The award ceremony was held on December 2nd and broadcast on Banco do Brasil's YouTube channel. The winning Social Technologies were awarded with BRL 100,000 (USD 21,300), the other finalists – second and third places – with BRL 50,000 (USD 10,650) each. In addition to the certification and financial recognition, all finalist institutions received a trophy and an exclusive video to publicize the initiative.
The event counted on the partnership of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES); BB Resource Management (BBDTVM); BB Technology and Services (BBTS); Ativos S.A. and with the support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco); Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); United Nations Development Program (UNDP); National School of Public Administration (Enap); Volunteer Homeland; Civil Household; Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations; Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights.
