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About this template
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This template was adopted based on the Impact Management Project (IMP)'s "Impact of an enterprise" template and the Theory of Change framework
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https://impactfrontiers.org/norms/
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https://www.theoryofchange.org/what-is-theory-of-change/
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ComponentDescription
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1. Intended Impact (WHAT)This is the intended Impact that you desire to make with your company. This would usually flow from your company vision / mission statement. It is important that this Impact is a result of core business activities (e.g. improve farmer livelihoods, because you directly work with them as part of your regular business activities), as opposed to something ancillary / non-core (e.g. being net zero by purchasing carbon credits). Enter each intended Impact on a new row
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2. Beneficiary (WHO)Who is the intended beneficiary of your Impact? (E.g. If you're looking to improve farmer livelihoods, the beneficiary is the 'Farmer'. If you're looking to reduce carbon emissions, the beneficiary is the 'Planet'). In case of multiple beneficiaries for the same Impact, enter each on a new row
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3. Expected OutcomeWhat change would you expect to see for your beneficiaries that proves that your impact is actually taking place? E.g. If your intention is to improve farmer livelihoods, we would expect to see an increase in their income
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4. Business activities / OutputsWhat are the key business activities & outputs that directly lead to this desired outcome? E.g. For improving farmer incomes, you could be directly purchasing their produce above market price
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5. Beneficiary GeographyWhere does your beneficiary reside? (E.g. In case of farmers, which part(s) of the world are they from? Be as specific as possible). Ignore in case of 'Planet'
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6. Beneficiary CharacteristicsWhat else defines your beneficiary? (E.g. In case of farmers, are they all smallholder farmers? Or only those earning less than a certain income?). Ignore in case of 'Planet'
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