Measurement & Impact Intelligence
26 Metrics: Type Breakdown
How shared value is measured.
A dual-axis measurement architecture for development projects across Africa. Social, health, economic and environmental indicators alongside corporate and business performance metrics, in one integrated framework.
Introduction
SGF measures every project across two parallel axes, social, health, economic and environmental impact on one side; corporate and business performance on the other. Partners use these metrics to align their strategy, track progress, and prove value to every stakeholder simultaneously.
A metric only creates shared value when it means something to the community it serves, and something to the board that funds it. SGF is built to measure both, from the same dataset, in real time.
SGF Measurement Philosophy
How It Works
The partner selects the corporate and social metrics that matter most to their strategy. SGF maps these to programme activities so every action generates relevant evidence.
Before implementation, SGF establishes baselines across all chosen indicators using household surveys, community health data, and the partner's existing commercial datasets.
The JAMII platform captures household, health, economic, and engagement data continuously, feeding both social and corporate indicator engines in real time.
Each metric is calculated using verified methodologies, SROI, GRI standards, earned media valuation, B-BBEE codes, and SGF's proprietary corporate indicator models.
Partners receive one integrated report, formatted for development funders and the corporate board simultaneously. Every figure is sourced, timestamped, and audit-ready.
A note on calculation verification: the calculation logics in this framework represent the high-level methodology applied by SGF. For each project, specific financial proxies, attribution weightings, deadweight assumptions, and benchmarks are confirmed and validated at programme design stage, in collaboration with the partner, relevant sector experts, and where required, an independent verification agent.
The Metric Map
Each metric is sourced from live programme data, baselined at programme design, and reported against confirmed sector benchmarks. For full calculation logic, sources, and standards per metric, see the complete metric library.
Partner Alignment
Different partners prioritise different indicators. The cards below map partner type to the metrics most likely to be material to their strategy, as a starting point for the alignment conversation with SGF.
Health outcomes directly align with core business. Market development metrics translate community health programmes into commercial pipeline.
Wellness programmes reduce claims. Community engagement builds the customer base in underserved markets while satisfying ESG mandates.
Last-mile communities are future consumers. Brand engagement generates disproportionate loyalty and earned media value.
Innovation credentials and proprietary data assets differentiate. Last-mile supply chains create both efficiency and strategic moats.
Social, health and economic outcomes are primary. Financial sustainability metrics demonstrate responsible stewardship.
Regulatory compliance, investor relations, and talent strategy converge. ESG rating uplift and B-BBEE contribution are boardroom priorities.
Methodology Reference
SGF's measurement methodology is grounded in internationally recognised frameworks, adapted for the African context and confirmed per project.
Material topic framework and disclosure indicators (GRI 203, 305, 306, 401, 413). SGF maps programme outputs to material topics confirmed with each partner.
Informs the SROI ratio and avoided hospitalisation value. Financial proxies for health outcomes confirmed against the SA DOH unit cost database and sector benchmarks per project.
Governs SED points and Skills Development contribution. Qualifying expenditure and recognition multipliers verified annually; a B-BBEE verification agent confirms scoring.
Informs EMV, the Digital Engagement Index, and media coverage value. CPM benchmarks confirmed with the partner's media agency or social listening provider; updated quarterly.
Underpins the Demand Creation Index, Market Penetration Rate, and CLV Pipeline. Difference-in-differences matching for control districts agreed with the partner's analytics team at design stage.
Informs ESG rating uplift indicators. Sector-specific key issue weights confirmed annually; SGF builds an internal model mapping outputs to MSCI pillar scores.
Applied as a secondary alignment layer across all social and health metrics. Primary metrics remain programme-specific; SDG alignment supports grant donor reporting.
Informs the talent retention premium and skills development metrics. Replacement cost benchmarks (0.5–2× salary) confirmed with the partner HR team; varies by seniority and function.
Underpins the Population Health Improvement Index. Sub-index weights confirmed per project type and partner health focus area; composite weighting is configurable.
Informs carbon footprint per outcome. SA-specific factors (DFFE/ESKOM grid intensity) applied where available; DEFRA used as fallback. Scope 1+2 tracked.
The SGF Metrics Framework is a living document. Methodologies, benchmarks, and indicator definitions are reviewed and updated annually in line with evolving global standards, South African regulatory changes, and learnings from active programme implementation. Partners receive an updated framework document at the start of each programme year.
Next Step
SGF works with each partner to select, baseline, and track the specific indicators that matter to their strategy. The conversation starts with your priorities, and ends with a measurement architecture that serves every stakeholder simultaneously.