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This paper introduces Nesta Impact Investments fund and the Standards of Evidence for Impact Investing.

From original paper:

"Impact Investing is gaining ground. the prospect of being able to tackle social challenges whilst making a profit is an attractive proposition. But too often evidence of impact is missing. We need evidence to establish whether a product or service is benefitting those it sets out to serve, and then to focus investment on products and services that can make the most difference. "