ECOframe: Ecolodge Choice and Opportunity Framework Published

In June and July 2007, Keystone was commissioned by Humanity United, a component of the Omidyar Network, in collaboration with the Social Venture Technology Group and Jed Emerson to develop a ‘blended value’ valuation and reporting framework for economic enterprises (in this specific case a planned luxury tourist lodge in Rwanda’s Akagera National park) that embodies respect for the environment, meaningful benefits to area residents, and real economic value for dollars spent.

The resulting framework presents an overview of the various economic, social and environmental considerations that investors and developers should keep in mind as final business plans are drafted and operating contracts in place. It also offers a set of metrics that may now be brought together with the specific financial and operating plans for the venture in order to assess the full value creation that might be realized from this enterprise. To read the full report, click here.