About Us

Sosped Keskus is a trusted partner in assessing social and economic impacts. We help organisations make the value of their work visible in a clear and concrete way. Our work supports informed decision-making, strategic development and effective communication of societal benefits.

Our work integrates research, practical experience and co-creation with partners. We have developed numerous impact evaluation tools and studies that bring clarity to complex societal phenomena.

Impact Evaluation and Modelling

We create impact evaluations and cost-benefit analyses that help organisations demonstrate the value of their work. Over the years, we have developed assessment tools in areas such as physical activity, forests, child protective services, homelessness and recidivism. Our methodology can be tailored to any measurable phenomenon.

Reliable impact data supports sound decision-making, especially when the operating environment is changing. We combine diverse data sources, including demographic statistics, research evidence and organisations’ own monitoring data, to create comparable and trustworthy assessments. If your monitoring data needs improvement, we can start our collaboration by strengthening your data collection practices.

Our tools are used across sectors to support reporting, forecasting and strategic planning. In the public sector the tools can be used, for example, to evaluate the costs and benefits of housing counselling or emergency services. In the private sector they make societal value visible and enhance negotiations with funders and clients. High-quality evaluations also support funding decisions and regulatory processes.

Impact Monitoring

Credible impact demonstration begins with purposeful and reliable monitoring data. To present achieved change convincingly, data must be relevant, sufficiently detailed and up to date. Without a clear plan, data collection may burden staff without producing information that can actually be used. When monitoring is built correctly from the start, organisations can use their data confidently year after year.

Sosped Keskus has extensive experience in both collecting and analysing monitoring data. We understand what kind of information is needed to conduct meaningful and high-quality impact evaluations. Our evaluation expertise enables us to anticipate future information needs and guide organisations toward data that truly supports impact evaluation.

Monitoring is most effective when it is tailored to the specific activity being assessed. We familiarize ourselves with your organisation’s work, identify the essential indicators and design suitable data collection practices. Improving your monitoring can be carried out as a separate project or integrated into a broader impact assessment. 

Outcome-Based Approach and Financing Solutions

Outcome-based financing solutions can help organisations stay one step ahead. We support both individual actors and larger networks in designing financing models that focus on real, measurable change. We have been collaborating with financial sector organisations, research institutes, public authorities and service providers.

These financing models often affect entire ecosystems and therefore require thoughtful preparation and analysis. We assist with research projects, external evaluations of outcome-based procurements, and market analyses to support new service or product launches.

Sosped Keskus is part of the Coimpact network, an expert community focused on impactful action and societal transformation. The network shares knowledge and initiates regional efforts to address major societal challenges by preparing outcome- and impact-based procurements.