Glossary
This glossary has been developed to establish a shared conceptual foundation for all stakeholders operating in the fields of impact investing and the impact economy.
Impact investing, impact measurement and management, outcomes-based financing, and related concepts—which are increasingly used across finance, public policy, entrepreneurship, and social impact—are explained with reference to international frameworks while taking the Turkish context into account.
The aim is to create a consistent terminology across disciplines, reduce conceptual ambiguity encountered in practice, and support the wider adoption of impact-oriented approaches.
EYDK Dictionary
There are currently 8 names in this directory beginning with the letter A.
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Accelerator
An Accelerator is a structured program designed to rapidly support the growth and development of enterprises by providing mentorship, training, funding opportunities, networks and technical assistance within a defined timeline. In the impact ecosystem, accelerators help strengthen social enterprises and scale impact-driven solutions.
Accountability
Accountability refers to the obligation of an organization, program or investment to be responsible for its decisions, use of resources, actions and outcomes, and to transparently explain and justify them to its stakeholders. Within the impact ecosystem, accountability includes not only financial transparency but also the measurement, reporting and disclosure of social and environmental impact, ensuring trust, credibility and effective impact management.
Activities
Activities refer to the specific actions, processes and interventions carried out to achieve the objectives of a program, project or investment. They represent the implementation phase where inputs are transformed into outputs and form the foundation for outcomes and long-term impact within the impact chain.
Additionality
Additionality refers to the positive outcomes that would not have occurred without the investment or intervention. It ensures that the impact generated is real, attributable and represents genuine added value rather than something that would have happened anyway.
Angel Investor
An Angel Investor is an individual who provides equity or convertible financing to early-stage ventures while often offering mentorship, expertise and strategic networks. In the impact ecosystem, angel investors support enterprises creating social and environmental value.
Asset Management Company
An Asset Management Company is a firm that professionally manages investment funds and client portfolios, develops investment strategies and ensures efficient capital management.
Asset Manager
An Asset Manager is an individual or institution responsible for managing financial assets and making investment decisions on behalf of clients or funds, seeking to optimize returns while managing risk.