Mapping

Causal loop mapping visualizes feedback loops in systems, helping reveal hidden dynamics behind social, economic, and environmental challenges to inform lasting interventions and collaborative solutions.

Ecosystem mapping reveals the interconnected actors and forces shaping social change, supporting innovation by highlighting leverage points and fostering collaboration across systems.

Field mapping or field scans systematically assess a specific domain, compiling data and trends to guide social innovation, investments, and collective understanding in development fields.

Network mapping visualizes and analyzes connections among people, organizations, and systems, revealing pathways for collaboration and strengthening social innovation by highlighting relationships and influence within networks.

Power mapping reveals how authority and influence shape social change, helping advocates identify leverage points, anticipate resistance, and design inclusive strategies for development and innovation.

Problem and solution tree mapping break down complex social challenges into causes and effects, helping stakeholders design targeted interventions and shared solutions.

Sector mapping reveals actors, relationships, and dynamics within fragmented ecosystems, supporting coordination, reducing duplication, and highlighting opportunities for strategic social innovation and collaboration.

Stakeholder mapping identifies and analyzes individuals and groups connected to projects, clarifying relationships and priorities to foster collaboration and drive social innovation effectively.

Systems mapping reveals complex interconnections in social challenges, highlighting leverage points for systemic change and supporting collaborative social innovation and informed policymaking.

Value chain mapping analyzes how goods and value move from production to consumption, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities to improve livelihoods, equity, and local economies through social innovation.