Institute for Social Vision and Design (ISVD) Launches Official Website
ISVD has launched its official website to communicate its activities and strengthen collaboration with businesses, government, and civil society.
The Institute for Social Vision and Design (ISVD) has launched its official website to broadly communicate its activities and projects and to strengthen collaboration with businesses, government, and civil society.
Purpose of the Website
ISVD has been launching projects to address social challenges, working in partnership with businesses, government agencies, and citizens. The purpose of the official website is to introduce these activities widely and to expand our circle of shared understanding.
Content Offerings
The website provides information across the following four categories:
- Columns & Insights — Social analysis that integrates public statistical data with perspectives from the field. Topics span employment, welfare, community development, and other themes related to social vision.
- Practice Guides — Methodologies and frameworks for nonprofit practitioners. Practical knowledge on logic models, social impact evaluation, and more.
- Research Lab — Hypothesis-driven research projects. Research notes documenting the process and findings of our investigations.
- News — ISVD activity reports and event announcements.
The site also features a dashboard that visualizes statistical data obtained from e-Stat (Japan's Government Statistics Portal), enabling users to view employment and wage data through interactive charts.
For Businesses and Government Organizations
ISVD welcomes collaborative partnerships with businesses and local governments. If our work resonates with you, please do not hesitate to reach out through our website.
- Introduction to Social Impact Evaluation — An overview of methodologies for visualizing the impact of nonprofits and social enterprises.
- Logic Model Practice Guide — A framework for organizing causal relationships and designing outcome indicators.