The methodology establishes a framework to identify, plan, describe and openly publish social impact practices that derive from academic and scientific research work.
Social impact refers to the changes that people, groups or communities experience as a result of the development of a specific activity, project, program or policy, taking into account that these changes can be positive or negative and can have been generated directly or indirectly, and on tangible or intangible dimensions.
In this sense, it is increasingly important to have tools that allow us to measure, plan and dimension social impact, so that we can strengthen decision-making, facilitate documentation and encourage the exchange of experiences among the various actors in society.
Refers to the application of methodologies that allow obtaining a clear view of the changes generated from the collection, organization and processing of qualitative or quantitative information.
For this, it is essential to ensure that measurement methodologies contemplate the different perspectives of the actors involved, focus on maximizing positive impact and minimizing negative impact, and ensure that they:
The above within a framework of responsibility, transparency, equal opportunities, equity and openness.
The process that allows converting a social impact experience into a set of organized, interoperable, evidenced, and structured information so that it can be accessible and reused by other people for new projects.
The above within a framework of openness in accordance with the recommendations, best practices and standards established by open science.
Analysis and identification of components
Through tools that help identify the process, beneficiaries, knowledge, outcomes, and indicators.
Description, structure, and loading of evidence
Using standardized metadata that ensures accessibility, dissemination and interoperability according to international best practices.
Publication, visibility, and positioning
In repositories with international presence and advanced capabilities for searching and presenting information.