Internal Effects of and Framework for the Evaluation of Coworking Local Actions with University Students

Abstract

This study examines the internal effects of and framework for the evaluation of coworking local actions with university students. Based on the analysis of annual reports from the past 10 years in Enactus Japan, coworking of local actions with university students has made economic, envi­ronmental, and social contributions. Among these contributions, such coworking actions have provi­ded opportunities for the capacity development of individuals, organizations, and local communities. There are five ways in which coworking local actions with university students can help create sustainable internal effects. First is the construction of a developmental system in which trainees grow into trainers. Second is coworking with companies. Third is coworking with non-profit organizations. Fourth is coworking with the university center. The fifth is the establishment of a company by univer­sity students. Based on the above findings, this study demonstrated the internal effects of and framework for the evaluation of coworking local actions with university students.