ISDM: Rethinking Impact

How do we move beyond measuring impact on paper to creating change that communities can actually feel? On September 9, 2026, the*spark Centre hosted Rethinking Impact: From Metrics to Meaning, in collaboration with ISDM, PRADAN and 4th Wheel Social Impact. The convening brought together funders, practitioners and evaluators to launch the RDIF and DM-SIMM frameworks and explore a more meaningful approach to impact measurement. The focus was on moving beyond compliance and rigid reporting towards community-centred learning, better decision-making and lasting systemic change.