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The Human Impact Pathway (HIP) wins a grant from the LSE Engagement and Partnerships Fund: The project will work with local partners to promote human security and responsible corporate and investment behaviour in fragile and crisis settings. Its aim is to build local expertise and create a network of community-based actors, across different regions, trained to improve social impacts and minimise social risks associated with business operations. This partner network will strengthen the unique selling proposition of the Human Impact Pathway: delivering local solutions to global social impact challenges for companies and investors, and helping business to work with local communities. The Human Impact Pathway is a social impact venture, which uses LSE research and a methodology developed with the UN, to foster constructive engagement and long-term relationships between business and local communities. The project will connect and provide training for NGOs in at least two countries, India and DRC, to collect data, provide analysis and implement engagement activities to deliver the services offered by HIP.

The Human Impact Pathway (HIP) gets awarded a spot in the London Social Ventures Catalyst Programme: The Human Impact Pathway supports businesses and investors to manage social risks and generate positive impacts in complex locations. Drawing on academic rigour and grounded local knowledge, HIP delivers last-mile data, actionable insights and solutions that go beyond compliance— supporting firms to create sustainable outcomes, protect communities, and build trust. Companies increasingly face pressure to address their social impact in fragile or remote locations. Yet, most lack the tools, data, or connections to engage with communities meaningfully. Without support, they risk regulatory penalties, reputational harm, and missed opportunities to contribute positively in areas where their operations matter most. HIP helps businesses design and deliver socially responsible and sustainable strategies by providing granular, place-based data, local stakeholder insight, and bespoke action plans. Unlike large consultancies, HIP combines academic independence with field-based credibility, offering a trusted, cost-effective alternative to navigate emerging regulation and community expectations.