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Standards of Evidence for Impact Investing

4 January 2012
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Publisher : Nesta

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This framework by Nesta sets out five levels of evidence to help impact investors assess the effectiveness and credibility of social interventions. Ranging from anecdotal feedback to randomized controlled trials, the standards provide clarity on how different kinds of evidence can be used in funding decisions. The guide promotes accountability, learning, and transparency in impact investing by encouraging organizations to systematically collect and report outcomes. It also helps funders determine proportional evidence requirements based on investment size and risk appetite, fostering a more rigorous and data-informed impact investment ecosystem.

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Ruth Puttick, Joe Ludlo

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