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Impactonomy 2.0: Methodological Framework for Identifying, Assessing, and Certifying Impact-Driven and Sustainable Business Models in Vietnam
Impactonomy is IID's methodology for identifying, diagnosing, and certifying Social Impact Businesses and sustainable enterprises in Vietnam. Version 2.0 replaces pass/fail evaluation with a Health Diagnosis model, combining impact and sustainability scoring with evidence-based checklists, maturity levels, and a 5-star improvement roadmap.
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Assessment and transformation framework for higher education institutions aspiring to become engines of innovation.
U.Innovate helps universities assess and strengthen their innovation capacity across 8 core dimensions, from leadership and entrepreneurial learning to digital transformation, knowledge exchange, and impact measurement. Adapted from HEInnovate for Vietnam, it turns learner-centered evidence into a practical transformation roadmap.
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