How can we better apply the results of impact measurement to drive improved business performance and greater development impact?

Event Details

Time: June 2, 2010 from 5pm to 7pm
Location: London
Street: Anglo American, 20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN
Event Type: 2010 event series
Organized By: Business Action for Africa, Harvard Kennedy School and DFID
Latest Activity: Oct 10, 2011

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17.00	Registration opens
17.30-18.15	Introduction and panel presentations
18.15-19.00	Discussion
19.00	Reception

Speakers:

Jim Tanburn, Co-ordinator, Donor Committee for Enterprise Development
Jon Samuel, International Social and Community Development Manager, Anglo American
Matthew Lynch, Programme Manager, Development Focus Area, WBCSD
Chair: Simon Maxwell, Research Fellow, ODI

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There is widespread consensus that we need to know much more about how different business models deliver improved development impact. Understanding that impact, and in so doing getting a better idea of how to invest and target resources most effectively, is increasingly important for businesses and for development agencies that are investing donor resources in enhancing the role of the private sector.

Given the potential cost and complexity of undertaking impact assessments, a key consideration in strengthening the business case for doing more in this important area is ensuring we become better at translating impact measurement results in to continuous business performance improvements that deliver greater development impacts.

We will examine how businesses are integrating and applying impact assessment into business planning and decision making in ways that enable greater alignment between business strategy and development outcomes, and strengthen the business case for developing and scaling inclusive business models.

Speakers will address the following questions:

What is the business case for impact measurement, and how can businesses harness impact assessment to drive continuous performance improvements that generate greater development impact?
How can we balance the need for rigour in impact assessment with the demands of business planning and decision making cycles?
What is the scope for closer collaboration between business and donors in the development of a more aligned and consistent set of impact measurement indicators and processes?
What are the 3-4 most important opportunities to improve practice in the next year?

Series Knowledge Partners: Overseas Development Institute, International Business Leaders Forum, World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

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Comment Wall

Comment by Mike Wisheart on May 20, 2010 at 10:39: Is this a F2F meeting only or will we also be able to connect virtually?? Thanks. Mike

Comment by Elizabeth Carabine on May 20, 2010 at 11:05: I would also like to know if we can participate over the internet? Many thanks, Elizabeth

Comment by Business Fights Poverty on May 20, 2010 at 11:13: We'll aim to webstream the event - watch this space for more details!

Comment by MARIO ALFREDO ZALDIVAR on May 24, 2010 at 17:14: Me too. Can I participate over the internet? Will the conference be transmited over the internet? Regards, Mario