Criterion Institute

About Criterion Institute

Criterion is a nonprofit think tank that works with investors, governments and civil society globally to research and reframe new ways to use finance as a tool for social change. We seek to transform whose voices are heard, whose expertise is valued, and whose metrics define success in financial decision-making. We help people see power in the systems around us and imagine how things could be different - whether it’s shifting narratives in impact investing, presenting new visions of an investable future, or proving it’s possible to finance the reduction of gender-based violence. We help governments and investors navigate the dark, choppy waters of systems change, tethered by rigorous, deeply-researched tools and frameworks that illuminate a brighter future ahead – and a clear way to get there. And we have been doing this for over 20 years, supported by a remarkable community of leaders willing to use their power to accelerate change. If you'd like to learn more about that change and how to be a part of it, get in touch today.