Beyond Good Intentions - Measuring impact investment and social performance in microfinance

Three reasons why the development community should lead the shift away from using language that emphasizes people’s deficits, and model how we can do better.

By Catherine Thomas , Shloka Kumar, University of Michigan

This paper is a call to action for all impact investors to ensure their exits uphold the values they have championed throughout their investments. It provides a roadmap of recommendations to help investors stay cool in hot markets, know when to exit responsibly and secure their impact. 

By Cerise+SPTF, By European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP)

The updated Universal Standards provide improved, more practical guidance for financial service providers.

By Amelia Greenberg, SPTF