Designing, Delivering and Measuring Sustainable Social Impact

DSA Global provides Specialized Advisory for Social Impact to governments, public institutions, CSR entities, foundations, and development partners. We support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of social sector programmes that improve lives, strengthen institutions, and deliver sustainable development outcomes.

Our approach integrates policy alignment, evidence-based design, on-ground execution support, and impact measurement—ensuring that social investments translate into tangible and lasting change.

Why Social Impact Advisory Matters

Social Sector Challenges We Address

• Fragmented programme design with limited impact focus
• Weak alignment with national priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Insufficient monitoring and outcome measurement
• Limited scalability and sustainability of interventions
• Gaps between funding, implementation, and results

Our Social Impact Advisory Advantage

• Outcome-First Design – Focus on measurable social outcomes
• Policy & SDG Alignment – Programmes aligned with national priorities
• Evidence-Driven Approach – Research and data guide decisions
• Implementation-Ready Advisory – From design to delivery support
• Accountability & Transparency – Strong monitoring and reporting frameworks

Our Specialized Social Impact Advisory Services

Social Sector Programme Design & Advisory

Designing High-Impact Development Interventions

What We Do

DSA Global supports governments and development partners in designing social sector programmes that are context-specific, scalable, and aligned with policy priorities.

Scope of Services

• Programme conceptualisation and design
• Theory of Change and results framework development
• Alignment with national missions and schemes
• Costing and implementation planning
• Risk assessment and mitigation

Value Delivered

• Clear intervention logic
• Strong foundation for effective implementation
• Improved likelihood of achieving intended outcomes

CSR & Development Advisory

Maximising the Impact of CSR and Development Investments

We provide CSR and development advisory services to corporates, PSUs, and foundations to ensure social investments are strategic, compliant, and impactful.

• CSR strategy and programme design
• Alignment with Schedule VII and national priorities
• Partner identification and due diligence
• Implementation oversight and reporting
• CSR impact assessment

Outcomes

• Strategic and compliant CSR programmes
• Enhanced social return on investment
• Improved stakeholder confidence

SDG Alignment & Impact Frameworks

Aligning Programmes with Sustainable Development Goals

DSA Global supports governments and organisations in aligning programmes with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national development frameworks.

• SDG mapping and prioritisation
• Indicator and target alignment
• Integration of SDGs into planning and reporting
• SDG progress tracking frameworks

Government & Donor Value

• Clear linkage between programmes and SDGs
• Improved reporting and international comparability
• Strengthened development accountability

Social Impact Monitoring & Evaluation

Measuring What Matters Most

We deliver specialised M&E services for social sector programmes, focusing on outcomes, impact, and learning.

• Outcome and impact evaluation
• Beneficiary and community assessments
• Third-party monitoring
• Social audits
• Learning and feedback systems

Outcomes

• Evidence-based programme improvements
• Demonstrated social impact
• Enhanced accountability to funders and citizens

Inclusion, Equity & Gender Advisory

Mainstreaming Inclusion in Development Programmes

DSA Global supports governments and partners in integrating gender, equity, and social inclusion (GESI) into programme design and implementation.

• Gender and social inclusion assessments
• Inclusive programme design
• Vulnerable group targeting strategies
• Monitoring inclusion outcomes

Impact

• More equitable service delivery
• Improved access for marginalised communities
• Stronger social outcomes

Implementation Support & Capacity Building

Strengthening Delivery and Sustainability

We provide implementation support and capacity building to ensure social programmes are delivered effectively and sustained over time.

• Implementation planning and handholding
• Capacity building of implementing agencies
• Institutional strengthening
• Knowledge transfer and sustainability planning

Outcomes

• Improved delivery performance
• Stronger institutional ownership
• Sustainable social impact