Evaluation
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Literature Map: The Genealogy of Social Design Evaluation — 14 Years of English-Language Scholarship and the Gap in Japanese
From the 2012 Social Impact Design Summit to the 2026 framework paper for assessing design's social impact, this literature map organizes the English-language genealogy of evaluating and critiquing social design through seven verified sources. It distinguishes two strands, framework-building and critical theory, and shows the gap in Japanese-language reception.
Can Vocational Training Be Measured? — EBPM and the Evaluation Design of Workforce Development Policy
Japan invests billions in vocational training yet lacks rigorous impact measurement. An EBPM-based evaluation design guide with international comparisons.
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.
What Is a Logic Model? A Practical Guide to Structuring Social Issues
When asked to explain the outcomes of your work, where do you begin? A foundational guide to logic models for articulating your impact pathway.