Policy Design & Civic Participation
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Citizen participation, wellbeing, and climate justice — exploring how citizens and NPOs can engage in policy 'design.'
Why ISVD covers this topic
Policy is shifting from 'something government creates' to 'something citizens participate in designing.' ISVD provides knowledge for citizens and NPOs to meaningfully engage in the policy process.
Articles — 4
Integrating Climate Justice and Social Policy — A Design Guide
A guide to the 'just transition' framework for designing climate action and social welfare policy in an integrated manner.
The Common Structure of 'Unreached Populations' — What a 20% Take-up Rate Reveals About Policy Design
Japan's public assistance take-up rate is an estimated 22.9%—80% of eligible households receive no benefits. Analyzing three reinforcing barriers.
Resident Participatory Policy-Making Process Design——From Formal Participation to Substantive Collaboration
Process design for substantive resident participation beyond councils and public comment. Illustrated with domestic and international case studies.
Wellbeing Policy Design Guide — Embedding Subjective Well-Being in Public Policy
A practical framework for municipalities and NPOs to incorporate wellbeing indicators into policy evaluation, design, and community impact measurement.
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Other Series
Feature: Google for Nonprofits Guide
A practical guide to Google's nonprofit offerings — Ad Grants, Workspace, YouTube, and more — from an operational perspective.
Feature: Nonprofit Formation Guide
From formation to operation — choosing the right legal entity, drafting articles, and navigating tax requirements for Japanese nonprofits.
Feature: New Options for Nonprofit Organizations
Dual corporate structures, incorporating voluntary groups, and untapped Ad Grants — presenting options most organizations don't know exist.
Evaluation & Measurement Frameworks
Logic models, Theory of Change, impact evaluation, and EBPM — frameworks for structurally designing and measuring social project outcomes.
NPO Management & Operations
Organizational assessment, financial management, data utilization, and talent retention — practical guides for elevating NPO 'activities' into 'management.'
Funding & Grants
Grant applications and dormant deposit utilization — practical know-how for successful NPO fundraising.
Organization Design & Resilience
Resilience, gender equality, and disaster response — designing organizations that withstand uncertainty.
AI Governance & Risk Management
Risk taxonomies, international standards, and regulations for the AI agent era — practical guides for organizations deploying AI safely.
Reskilling & Workforce Development
Subsidies, training benefits, and vocational programs — practical guides to public reskilling support for organizations and individuals.