This report is the product of a collaborative research effort between Georgetown University’s Global Human Development (GHD) Program and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). It investigates innovative methods for analyzing and assessing mobilized private capital, focusing on how these investment flows align with the goals and objectives of the respective institutions.

The report highlights that private capital mobilization should attract additional private investment rather than replace it.

Key Findings:

1. Further research should examine how organizations define private capital mobilization and whether these definitions align with their impact measurement frameworks. This initial study found no inherent connection between the discussion on defining private capital mobilization and its impact measurement.
2. Organizations use various methodologies to assess the impact of their mobilized capital. While no universal measurement framework exists, organizations often take common steps during project selection and impact evaluation.
3. Mobilizing private finance extends beyond providing financial assistance to include instruments such as technical assistance or guarantees.
4. An impact measurement framework should align with standards such as Harmonized Indicators for Private Sector Operations (HIPSO) and Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) IRIS+ indicators to enhance comparability across different organizations.

An Overview of Impact Measurement Frameworks for Mobilized Private Capital

Impact Measurement Frameworks, Mobilized Private Capital, DFI, MDB