A principles-based accreditation framework for impact assessment reports. From AI benchmarking to full independent accreditation — helping organisations measure what matters with rigour and honesty.
Most impact assessment reports describe activity, not change. We are building a standard — and a community — that takes impact seriously.IAAF Founding Principle
A progressive pathway from AI benchmarking to full independent accreditation. Start where you are. Grow as you're ready.
Upload your report, get an instant AI-generated assessment against all nine principles.
Principle-wise feedback with strengths and improvement areas. AI-generated, IAAF-reviewed.
Expert review of methodological rigour and proportionality. Includes a consultation session.
Independent committee review against all principles. Public comment period. Formal accreditation decision.
Each principle is a lens, not a checklist item. Together, they define the integrity of an impact assessment process — from design through reporting.
Two impact assessment reports scored principle by principle. One scores 5.8, the other 7.0 — presenting how the Standard differentiates quality and where common gaps appear.
The Bansitola report shows strong healthcare access gains but lacks documented ethical protocols. The Gram Uday report scores higher with a prospective Theory of Change and structured sampling — yet both remain honest about their limits.
The Standard doesn't penalise acknowledged gaps — it surfaces where causal logic, methodology, and ethics need strengthening.
Read both analyses →IAAF was co-founded by Ruby Thapar and Santhosh Jayaram — decades of experience across corporate, civil society, evaluation, and governance — and is guided by an Advisory Council that includes the architect of India's CSR policy, a member of the IFRS Integrated Reporting Council, and leaders from Wipro, UNDP, and rural development.
Start with a free benchmarking assessment, or explore the Standard to understand what credible impact assessment requires.