Sarah Forster

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About Sarah Forster

Sarah Forster is CEO and co-Founder of The Good Economy (TGE), a leading, independent impact advisory firm whose work not only aligns with but also influences global best practice. From strategy development to verification, TGE helps organisations to define, measure, evaluate, report and verify their impact. TGE is also leading work to scale-up institutional investment for place-based impact by catalysing the development of devolved, place-based approaches to impact investing through greater alignment and collaboration between asset owners, asset managers, local governments and other local stakeholders. Sarah brings over 30 years’ experience in the fields of sustainable development, finance and impact measurement and management. She combines a strong knowledge of public and private sector development policy issues with hands-on experience in convening effective partnerships between government, business, financial and social sector organisations. In 2017 and 2023, she was recognised as one of the UK's leading Women in Social Enterprise. Prior to establishing TGE, Sarah held senior positions at the World Bank, New Economics Foundation and Big Issue Invest.