Level 1

Benchmarking

Diagnostic · Non-accredited · AI-generated

Upload your impact assessment report and receive an immediate, principle-by-principle benchmark against the IAAF Standard. The output is a summary table indicating how the report performs on each of the nine principles.

  • Upload any impact assessment report (PDF)
  • Instant AI-generated assessment against all nine principles
  • Summary table with principle-wise scores
  • No human review at this level
Free
Results are for internal use only. Not for external communication or claims.
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Level 1 · Output Preview
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Sample output
PrincipleScore
1. Purpose & Theory of Change5.5
2. Contextual Relevance6.5
3. Methodological Rigour6.0
4. Proportionality & Materiality4.5
5. Credible Evidence5.5
6. Responsible Causality4.5
7. Ethical Integrity4.0
8. Learning & Reflexivity5.0
9. Transparency6.5
Level 2

Detailed Review

Diagnostic · Non-accredited · AI + IAAF review

Building on Level 1, this review provides detailed feedback on strengths and areas for improvement under each principle. The report is AI-generated and then reviewed by an IAAF representative before being shared via email.

  • Detailed principle-wise feedback with strengths identified
  • Specific improvement recommendations per principle
  • AI-generated, then reviewed by IAAF representative
  • Final report shared via email within one week
₹7,000 per report
Results are for internal use only. Not for external communication or claims.
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Level 2 · Output Preview
~1 week
Principle 2 · Strengths

Strong institutional and sectoral context. Detailed description of the organisational ecosystem with stakeholder engagement through interviews with leadership, faculty, and students.

Principle 2 · Gaps

No structured stakeholder mapping. No differentiation across beneficiary groups by gender, socio-economic status, or vulnerability. Context does not meaningfully inform evaluation design.

Finding

Strong descriptive context, limited analytical stakeholder integration.

Excerpt from sample review · Full report covers all 9 principles
Level 3

Methodology Accreditation

Partial accreditation · Expert review · Principles 3 & 4

Focused accreditation of the appropriateness of your methodology. Ideally undertaken before conducting the assessment, but may also be applied retrospectively. Includes a 30-minute consultation to discuss findings.

  • Expert review of Principle 3 (Methodological Rigour) and Principle 4 (Proportionality, Risk & Materiality)
  • Submit methodology description, justification, scope, and materiality reasoning
  • Formal accreditation report issued
  • 30-minute consultation session included
₹20,000 per report
Outcome can be publicly disclosed.
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Level 3 · Focus Areas
1–2 weeks
Principle 3: Methodological Rigour

Are your methods fit-for-purpose? Is the sampling logic sound? Are limitations acknowledged?

Principle 4: Proportionality & Materiality

Is the assessment depth proportionate to scale and risk? Are material outcomes prioritised?

+ 30 min consultation session
Level 4

Full Accreditation

Comprehensive accreditation · Committee review · All principles

The most rigorous tier. An independent three-member committee reviews your report against all nine principles. Includes a public comment period and formal accreditation decision with documented reasoning.

  • Report published on IAAF platform for 30-day public comment
  • Independent review by three-member Accreditation Committee
  • Consolidated feedback with 15-day revision period
  • Final decision within 15 days of resubmission
  • 30-minute consultation explaining the outcome
₹40,000 per report
Outcome may be publicly disclosed.
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Level 4 · Process
~45 days
1
Submit
Day 1
2
Public Comment
30 days
3
Committee Review
+feedback
4
Revise
15 days
5
Decision
15 days
Possible Outcomes
Accredited
Min 6/10 per principle · Weighted score >70%
With Qualifications
Conditions noted, revision welcomed
Not Accredited
Reasons documented by principle
What Accreditation Means

Accreditation confirms the credibility and integrity of the assessment process.

It does not constitute endorsement of the project itself, validation of the magnitude of reported outcomes, a guarantee of causal attribution, or a judgement on regulatory compliance. Accreditation applies only to the specific report and time period reviewed.

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