A principles-based accreditation framework for impact assessment reports. From instant 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 instant 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 real impact assessment reports scored principle by principle — one at 5.8, one at 7.0 — showing how the Standard differentiates quality.
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.