A concept note on impact study as research methodology

Impact assessments or impact studies are a valuable research method for navigating the effects and consequences of a project, programme, intervention, strategy initiatives or policy of an organizations. However comprehensive and multifaceted research framework  is for a good impact study. Impact studies can result into continuous cycle of learning and improvement towards more effective and sustainable outcomes. 

An AI Overview (n.d.) informs, “Impact assessment is a structured process for evaluating the consequences of proposed actions, whether they be policies, programs, or projects, on people and their environment. It's a tool used to identify, predict, and potentially mitigate both beneficial and adverse effects before major decisions are made. This helps ensure informed decision-making and can lead to more sustainable and effective outcomes.:

A concept note is generally a one page document that outlines the a thing, idea or topic as a concept that describes the class to which the thing belongs and its sub-class, along with its characteristics and composition

The following table (Kishore, 2025) explains the concept of impact study as a concept note

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Kishore, L. (2025).  A concept note on impact study as research methodology, Retrieved from https://lalitculp.wixsite.com/website/post/a-concept-note-on-impact-study-as-research-methodology