Resource ID: INDIGO-ARES-0101
Link: https://karimharji.com/wp-content/uploads/PC-Guidebook-for-Impact-Investors-Impact-Measurement.pdf
A very nice and concise booklet on some dominant methods of analysis, and some really helpful worksheets and frameworks to think through what would be best. While the field of measurement is developing quickly, the diversity and complexity of many of the existing measurement systems can be confusing. This guide was created out of a recognition that social impact metrics can sometimes serve as a barrier to investors who are new to the impact investing space.
This guide seeks to provide you with:
• A basic overview of social metrics for impact investing
• An outline of the issues and challenges of social impact measurement
• A summary of existing social impact measurement tools and a description of how they are being used
• A set of diagnostic tools to help you think through key questions and issues related to measurement and to select appropriate social impact metrics based on your goals
Impact goal: Housing, Well being, Social impact
Internal/external: External, Internal
Leader: Venture Deli
Method: Framework agnostic
Output format: Ordinal, Agnostic, Qualitative only, Monetary valuation, Quant but no index, Non monetary quant index
Scale: Micro
Sourcing: Self driven
Time frame: Ongoing, Prospective, Retrospective
Type: Guide
Used in sectors: Impact investing
Who: Private sector
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