What does SII mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The Strategic Investor Initiative (SII) is a structured and proactive approach to engaging private sector capital to support the sustainable and equitable development of communities around the world. The SII works with impact fund managers, institutional investors, and companies across sectors to provide access to finance and other resources that can empower local stakeholders to develop projects in a responsible way.

Through their participation in the SII, investors have access to carefully selected projects that have been thoroughly evaluated for their potential for positive social, environmental and economic impacts. They can leverage their financial capital and also bring additional resources such as technical expertise, market access or supply chain relationships. This allows them to realize returns on their investments, while also supporting meaningful development projects all around the world.

The SII has developed a rigorous impact assessment process that evaluates each investment opportunity according to predefined criteria related to human rights, labor standards and environmental sustainability. The evaluation process uses quantitative indicators as well as qualitative insights from field visits and interviews with local stakeholders. Only projects that meet or exceed these criteria are approved for investment by the SII.

Yes, all investors must demonstrate a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for people affected by their activities through policies such as corporate social responsibility frameworks or environmental management plans. They must also have sufficient capacity to mobilize resources from other institutional investors or corporations if needed.

Yes, the SII offers project developers technical assistance not only at project inception but throughout its life cycle. This includes providing access to funding sources; connecting with potential customers; developing business plans; designing financial models; providing legal advice; offering organizational capacity-building services; brokering public-private partnerships; facilitating technology transfer; offering policy advice; arranging training sessions; conducting research studies etc.

Projects must be economically viable and socially beneficial, promoting male-female equality, gender diversity and protecting human rights while delivering measurable outcomes in line with broader global agendas like Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Examples include renewable energy production facilities, health clinics in underserved areas, educational centers for underprivileged children etc.

No specific minimum investment amount is required however each individual investor should be able to commit sufficient resources so they can monitor any investments they make responsibly over time.

Returns will depend on project performance which vary widely depending on location, sector and type of intervention but could range anywhere between 5-20%.

Investors always have full access to due diligence information prior committing funds into any particular project. They can also request additional information directly from project developers or organize visits onsite whenever needed before making a final decision.

The goal of all Investment opportunities secured by SIIs model is not just about achieving financial returns but also creating long lasting positive changes within communities that go beyond economics alone. By empowering community institutions with direct access to finance & other resources SIIs ultimate aim is helping them become resilient & self-reliant.