Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 9 am GMT
Our Practitioner Spotlight sessions celebrate the vital work of accredited practitioners worldwide, and their experiences in applying the Social Return on Investment (SROI) framework, social value assessments and social impact reporting. Discover the diverse and impactful projects undertaken by our practitioners, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they've learned. See firsthand how the SVI Professional Pathway can elevate your career in social value.
We are delighted to invite Yung-Chuan Ko, a Social Value Level 3 Advanced Practitioner and Accredited Trainer, for our next session.
Why Attend?
Gain insights from Yung-Chuan Ko's extensive experience in social impact and sustainability:
Starting the social value journey: What first motivated him to learn about social value and SROI, and how this learning shaped his professional practice.
Introducing social value in the public sector: Practical experiences, challenges, and lessons from applying social value approaches to public programmes in Taiwan.
Maximising impact through regional revitalisation: Connecting social value with local development and public benefit initiatives to create meaningful outcomes for communities.
Building capacity through University Social Responsibility (USR): Helping universities develop social impact assessment skills and strengthen learning through community engagement.
Developing a viable career in social value: Reflections on building a professional pathway through practice, accreditation, training, and consulting.
About Yung-Chuan Ko: Advanced Level 3 Practitioner and Accredited Trainer in Social Value
Yung-Chuan Ko is a Social Value International Level 3 Advanced Practitioner and Accredited Trainer. He serves as Executive Director of the Center for Social Enterprise at National Taichung University of Education and Vice President of the PMI Taiwan Chapter.
Drawing on his public sector experience, he specialises in social impact assessment and management, regional revitalisation, and community development. He helps public agencies, universities, and social enterprises apply social value approaches to improve decisions and maximise impact. He is also an Accredited Trainer for the UNDP SDG Impact Standard and for Natural Capital for Business Decision-Making.
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