Case Studies
What we have done
Measuring impact and social return on investment is not easy, but it can be done. We are share some experiences of our impact journey.
The following section shares some of our work of the past ten years based on different client assignments. Our case studies are based on the Investment Impact Index™ an impact assessment methodology and framework, and our process of impact management and measurement:
The III™ is an impact management and measurement methodology and framework consisting of various impact assessment aspects, including:
Impact design and planning
Impact management and measurement
Impact verification
At the end of the intervention or investment life cycle an impact assessment is conducted to determine the impact and return on investment achieved. The first step is to identify which stakeholders have been impacted, and then engage with these stakeholders to validate impact achieved. This is done in order to review performance data and to verify impact. Then the impact is documented and analysed.
Impact analysis
The analysis process includes counting the impacts, classifying the impact according to 50 impact and return on investment dimensions, and then comparing impact and return across investment portfolios & themes. In addition, the impact results are synthesised, triangulated and subjected to an assessment across 20 benchmark and comparative assessment dimensions. An important step in the process is to digitize the impact data and to load it on our impact technology platform. The III™ delivers three value adds. Firstly, it standardises the input of impact data and ensures the quality of the data. Secondly, it ensures transparency in the process as the client can share the data with stakeholders. Thirdly, the comparability of data contributes to deep and meaningful insights which can be presented in the impact management report.
Impact reporting
Once the impact assessment and analysis is completed, the management report is prepared. During this stage, impact and return are reported on across the investment portfolios, themes and individual interventions. Conclusions are drawn and recommendations are prepared. The outcome of the impact assessment is then shared with stakeholders.
View Our Case Studies
This list below provides an overview of case studies based on different types of investment portfolios, objectives and outcomes. It represents a collection of our work over the past ten years and our experience with impact management & measurement practices.