Community Impact Solutions
(COIMSO)
OUR VISION
Bridging communities and institutions to deliver results that endure.
COIMSO operates at the intersection of communities, governments, private sector and philanthropy actors. We understand the realities of working under budgetary, reporting, and time constraints–while ensuring that development efforts remain locally led and equitable.
What this means in practice:
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Aligning with ESG and safeguard frameworks ensuring due diligence and compliance
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Reducing social and operational risk
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Strengthening trust and long-term partnerships
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Designing strategies and monitoring and data systems
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Delivering measurable, scalable outcomes
Helping you meet your partnership goals with communities through facilitation, connection, co-creation, and analysis.
Global partnerships across continents | Integrated solutions for inclusive and sustainable development |
We have decades of experience in designing and delivering client centered and locally-led development programs that align with the self-determined development goals of local communities while meeting the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards of the private sector, and government partners.
We support clients and partners across sectors to develop and implement programs that are socially inclusive, operationally viable and grounded in local contexts across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Our work advances social inclusion, climate resilience, and equitable and sustainable development through partnerships with communities, governments, and institutions worldwide.
Our core areas of expertise are:
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ESG Due Diligence and Social Risk Management
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Climate and Environmental Sustainability
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Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Human Rights
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Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and FPIC
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
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Strategy Development and Capacity Building
Rapid, on-demand deployment through vetted global network of experts.
“COIMSO brings a rare combination of technical expertise and deep respect for Indigenous governance and knowledge systems. Their approach to co-creation is grounded in trust, cultural understanding, and a genuine commitment to self-determined development. They work alongside communities–not just as advisors, but as true partners–ensuring that programs reflect local priorities and deliver meaningful, lasting impact.”
Minnie Degawan
Managing Director, FSC Indigenous Foundation
Testimonials
“Having worked with the COIMSO team at USAID, I have seen firsthand their ability to navigate complex institutional requirements while maintaining a strong focus on equity and locally led development. From strategy through implementation, they provide thoughtful, responsive support that strengthens partnerships, reduces risk, and delivers sustainable results.”
Global Stakeholder Strategy and Partnerships Manager at McDonald’s
Ryan Kaminski
“They played a critical role in designing and operationalizing a complex, multi-country monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) system for the U.S. Government’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. They skillfully brought together diverse stakeholders across Washington and 19 Asia and the Pacific offices, created standardized reporting across sectors, and transformed large volumes of data into comprehensive reports that aggregated results, strengthening our ability to track performance and inform leadership decisions. This work combined technical rigor with practical implementation, resulting in a system that strengthened data use and supported timely, informed decision-making.”
Deputy Director, Strategic and Program Office at Asia Bureau, USAID