Impact measurement tools
Since 2006 PROPARCO has been using a systematic project impact measurement tool. It is used selectively prior to any financing and then throughout the project life. The GPR (Geschäftspolitishes Projectrating ©) is an instrument adapted from a tool developed by PROPARCO’s German counterpart, DEG. It is also used by other European Development Finance Institutions (EDFIs) and harmonises impact measurements made by European partners.
The tool, using a multidimensional approach, assesses: the economic viability of a project, its development impacts (see below), PROPARCO’s additionality compared with commercial banks and the profitability of the financing.
- current public revenue,
- net currency effects,
- employment,
- technology and know-how transfer,
- extension and improvement of basic service supply,
- improvement of performances thanks to private operators,
- social effects (health, education, continuous training…),
- compliance with environmental standards,
- positive environmental impacts fromgreenhouse gas mitigation measures, the use of renewable energies and energy saving.