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Social return on investment-Development and convergence.
1Social Value International, United Kingdom.
Evaluation and Program Planning
|December 7, 2016
Summary
Social return on investment (SROI) offers a novel way to measure value creation. This paper traces SROI
Area of Science:
- Social accounting and impact measurement.
- Economic valuation methodologies.
Background:
- Social return on investment (SROI) emerged in 1996 as a novel approach.
- Existing frameworks for resource allocation lack comprehensive social value assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the historical development of SROI.
- To identify future research and application directions for SROI.
- To compare SROI with established accounting and analysis methods.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of SROI evolution.
- Comparative analysis of SROI with financial accounting, sustainability accounting, and cost-benefit analysis.
Main Results:
- SROI has evolved significantly since its inception.
- SROI provides a distinct perspective on value creation compared to traditional methods.
Conclusions:
- SROI requires further development to enhance its application.
- Understanding SROI's place alongside other valuation techniques is crucial for informed decision-making.
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