CSR by the Numbers: Africa Snapshot

A look at how corporate social responsibility (CSR) is translating into real-world outcomes across the continent — and where the accountability gaps remain:

• 200,000+ livelihoods sustained through agritech-driven CSR projects across East Africa, enabling climate-smart farming and rural employment.
• 1.2 million+ people in West Africa gained access to safe drinking water through corporate-backed WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) initiatives.
• Only 35% of African companies currently report on their social return on investment (SROI) with third-party verification, leaving most impact claims unaudited.
• Less than 1 in 4 firms publish disaggregated impact data (gender, region, disability), limiting transparency on equity outcomes.
  
  
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87% of African CSR leaders surveyed say they lack adequate local tools for consistent impact measurement and reporting.

Source: 2023–2024 CSR Africa Insights Study | CSR Reporters & Partner Orgs