projectimpact

projectimpact is a structured approach to planning, measuring, and communicating the outcomes of development and corporate projects. It combines a theory of change with a standardized set of indicators, data collection methods, and reporting templates to enable comparison across projects and time.

The methodology emphasizes outcome-oriented evaluation, distinguishing outputs (deliverables) from outcomes (changes in behavior or conditions) and impact (long-term effects). It recommends stakeholder involvement in indicator selection and uses a logic model to map activities to expected changes.

The platform aspect provides a centralized data repository, analytics dashboards, and reporting pipelines that can be integrated with project management tools. It supports open data and interoperability through common data schemas and compatible APIs.

Adoption and governance: projectimpact is designed for use by NGOs, corporations, grantmakers, and public agencies. It is typically governed by a multi-stakeholder steering group, with community contributions and periodic revisions to the indicator library to reflect evolving measurement practices.

Evaluation and reception: Proponents cite improved accountability, comparable impact data, and better resource allocation, while critics note the risk of metric overload, privacy concerns, and the potential for indicators to steer projects toward easier-to-measure results rather than meaningful change.

See also: impact assessment, theory of change, results-based management.