Transition to Impact Economies – A Global Overview

To navigate the complexity of achieving a future where no one lives in poverty and the planet thrives, we need a simple unifying principle: that it is the role of all actors in society to examine how their actions affect the public and the planet.

It is only when these actors consider social and financial impact in equal measure – while allocating resources – that we will witness the transition to Impact Economies. The growth of a vibrant Impact Economy will be evidenced by business, investment, policy and consumption decisions that deliver tangible improvements in outcomes for people and the planet.

This booklet contains brief descriptive profiles of those countries in which National Partners have taken the lead in facilitating this transition. It includes current snapshots of impact investment ecosystems, significant initiatives undertaken by key actors, and an overview of the emerging priorities across 22 different countries.

In compiling this data, we found that a large number of countries are well on their way to the development of Impact Economies, with momentum underway across the political, business and social spheres. While this progress is encouraging, much work needs to be done if a complete transformation is to be achieved by 2030. This will require key stakeholders to come together, agree on priorities and deliver concrete action.