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Filter search resultsActionable impact management - eBook series
This series, published by SoPact, the Melbourne Business School & Asia Pacific Social Impact Centre, covers four topics: Theory of Change and Groundwork, Social Impact Metrics, Data Strategy, Reports and Storytelling.ResourceWhat is impact?
This discussion paper discusses the meaning of 'impact', moving beyond methodological debates to present different perspectives and dimensions that can affect how impact could be framed and evaluated.ResourceImpact investing: Transforming how we make money while making a difference
This article provides an introduction to impact investing concepts, the history and growth of impact investing, and examples of impact investing.ResourceImpact investments: A literature review
This paper reviews literature on the evaluation of impact investments. Various tools and approaches for assessing social value are identified and theoretical considerations are discussed.ResourceInterrogating the theory of change: Evaluating impact investing where it matters most
This article uses case examples to demonstrate the value of using theory of change at all levels of impact investing and affirms the importance of accountability and learning across combinations of evaluation methods.ResourceLaunching the working capital fund: A case study of humanity united
This is a case study of the start-up phase of the US $25 million Working Capital Investment Fund created to confront modern-day slavery by addressing forced labour in global supply chains.ResourceEvaluative tools in impact investing: Three case studies on the use of theories of change
This article reviews three case studies to demonstrate how theories of change are useful for communicating impact, identifying indicators to be measured and the critical analysis of the underlying logic of an impact investment.ResourceSituating the next generation of impact measurement and evaluation for impact investing
To support the growth of a stronger evidence base for contributions to positive social and environmental impacts this paper presents a typology for structuring thinking about impact measurement and evaluation for impact investing.ResourceTranscribe
Transcribe is a very useful tool if you need to transcribe a small amount of data and don't have access to some of the more professional, downloadable transcription software packages.ResourceAES guidelines for the ethical conduct of evaluations
These guidelines from the Australasian Evaluation Society (AES) were designed to ensure ethical behaviour and decision-making are incorporated into evaluation practice.ResourceBetter ways of choosing and using metrics in evaluation of impact investing
We invited Mishkah Jakoet shares some thoughts on how metrics can be more useful for impact investing.BlogObjectives-Based Evaluation (OBE) for impact investing
Bob Picciotto is a former Director General of the Independent Evaluation Group which oversees evaluation in the International Finance Corporation, an agency dedicated to the promotion of private sector development in developiBlogWeek 34: Alternatives to transcribing interviews
Being able to compare alternatives is essential when designing an evaluation.BlogInterviews
Interviews are conversations between an investigator (interviewer) and a respondent (‘interviewees’, ‘informants’ or ‘sources’) in which questions are asked in order to obtain information.MethodIn-depth interviews
An in-depth interview is a type of interview with an individual that aims to collect detailed information beyond initial and surface-level answers.MethodAid delivery methods: Project cycle management guidelines
These guidelines from the European Commission have been prepared to support ongoing improvements in the quality of development assistance.ResourceConversations about measurement and evaluation in impact investing
This article documents issues emerging during discussions of impact investing and social impact measurement amongst participants of the Innovations in Evaluation strand at the 8th African Evaluation Association Conference.ResourceEvaluation ethics, politics, standards, and guiding principles
This is a module taken from the International Program for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET) program.ResourceGuidelines to avoid conflict of interest in independent evaluations
These guidelines from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) set out the procedures that need to be taken into account when assessing the independence of evaluation and audit functions to ensure ethical requirements are met.ResourceValue for investment: A practical evaluation theory
This booklet proposes a model for evaluating value for investment in social programs by integrating economic and evaluative thinking. Julian King is a New Zealand public policy consultant.ResourceThe African evaluation principles
This resource sets out the African Evaluation Principles, developed by the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA), for use by "individuals, organisations and coalitions who finance, commission, manage, conduct and educate about evaluation iResourceThe African evaluation guidelines: 2002
This paper from the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) provides a brief description of the guidelines and a series of checklists to assist with the planning, implementation and completion of the evaluation process.Resource