Among the 40 organisations assessed, all had a history of impact reporting, but few were using the findings to strengthen investment decisions or maximise social impact.
Multilateral lenders (IFC, Gates Foundation) mandate social impact tracking—job creation, poverty, healthcare—as funding conditions. Acumen's 40-firm analysis shows reporting remains compliance-focused, forcing startups to embed social metrics in strategy.
By
Kepha Muiruri
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Funders such as multilateral lenders, donors and bilateral partners are increasingly demanding that businesses demonstrate returns beyond financial performance on investments supported by their capital.
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