The 4Ws problem canvas is the basic template while scoping a problem and using this canvas, the picture becomes clearer while we are working to solve it.
a) Who: The “Who” block helps you in analyzing the people getting affected directly or indirectly due to it? Under this, you find out who the ‘stakeholders’ to this problem are and what you know about them. Stakeholders are the people who face this problem and would be benefitted with the solution.
b) What: Under the “What” block, you need to look into what you have on hand. At this stage, you need to determine the nature of the problem. What is the problem and how do you know that it is a problem?
c) Where: In this block, you need to focus on the context/situation/location of the problem. It will help you look into the situation in which the problem arises, the context of it, and the locations where it is prominent.
d) Why: in the “Why” canvas, think about the benefits which the stakeholders would get from the solution and how would it benefit them as well as the society.
