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There is growing interest among impact investors in integrating systems perspectives into investment and measurement approaches.

However, it is not always clear how to translate systems principles into investment and measurement practices. Join us for the launch of a new set of practice research and tools from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and insights from pioneering impact investors Acumen and Access - The Foundation for Social Investment. We will also preview a playbook that impact investors can use to integrate systems thinking across the investment lifecycle and different impact measurement and management approaches. 

This webinar offers insights for impact investors seeking to develop systems-oriented strategies, expand their implementation options and approaches, and reimagine their impact measurement and management approaches.


 

Speakers

Karim Harji is a practitioner, educator, and researcher in impact measurement and impact investing. Karim has worked with prominent private, public, and social sector organisations on evaluating the impacts of grant-making and impact investment strategies of individual programmes, complex portfolios and ecosystem-level initiatives in developed and emerging markets. 

He was the Co-Chair of the Impact Measurement Task Force convened by the Government of Ontario, and a member of the Impact Measurement Working Group of the G8 Social Impact Investment Task Force. Karim was previously Advisor to the Rockefeller Foundation on social impact measurement, and he co-founded the Topical Interest Group on Social Impact Measurement at the American Evaluation Association.

  • Karim Harji

    Programme Director, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Julia Mensink leads on Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) and has over 15 years of experience in impact investing, international development, and academia. Her focus has been on social impact and economic development, in particular, how entrepreneurship and impact investing can drive poverty alleviation, climate actions and inclusivity. 

Since obtaining her PhD from the London School of Economics, she has worked across geographies and sectors (in particular, agriculture, energy, financial inclusion, education and health) and is excited about building synergies between research and investment practices for impact.

Lydia Levy is the Head of Impact and Evaluation at Access Foundation, where she leverages her expertise in impact assessment and learning to drive meaningful change. An On Purpose Fellow, Lydia holds a degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Based in London, she is committed to enhancing the effectiveness of social initiatives through rigorous evaluation and strategic insights. 

Alejandro Álvarez von Gustedt leads Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors' work in Europe, advancing philanthropy for a more just world. With deep expertise in social and environmental impact, Alejandro advises foundations, families, corporations, and investors to drive more thoughtful, equitable, and effective giving. 

A strong believer in the power of networks and social investment, Alejandro has built global coalitions across Africa, Latin America, and Mainland China. With a background in corporate strategy and development finance, he is a skilled bridge-builder, fostering partnerships that drive meaningful change.