Building a Sustainable Local Community Through Collaborative Creation Between Global Talents and Local Residents: A Model of Human Network Transformation in the INOW and Its Impacts

This paper examines the transformative impact of global talents on local communities through the case study of the “INOW” Project in Kamikatsu, Tokushima Prefecture. As the local community declines due to population decline, this study proposes the integration of foreign human resources to sustain the local community. A case study highlights the successes and challenges of integrating foreign human resources and the positive impact on local community development. The study aims to understand the human network changes resulting from the interaction between local residents and immigrants, and presents a model of human network change. The paper discusses in detail the language and cultural barriers, the role of technology, and the need for connectors to bridge global and local perspectives. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of ongoing research on the dynamics of global human resource integration in local areas.