In this blog, Srinithya and Juliana explore why and how Government Outcomes Lab intends to tell a story beyond the numbers – to supplement the performance data with an appreciation of projects' complexity and nuance.
Last updated 15 Sep 2023, 8:14 a.m.
In this blog, Harry Bregazzi explores how OBC might apply to the specific contextual challenges of fragile and conflict-affected states.
Last updated 6 Sep 2023, 10:37 a.m.
In this blog, Jeffrey Matsu – Chief Economist at CIPFA and GO Lab Fellow of Practice – explores the opportunities presented by blockchain technology in overcoming collaboration challenges and how it can revolutionise the way we approach policymaking.
Last updated 18 Jul 2023, 11:42 a.m.
In this blog, Harry Bregazzi shines a light on 18 months of ‘behind the scenes’ effort that has gone into the global systematic review of social outcomes contracting.
Last updated 9 May 2022, 1:53 p.m.
In this blog, Ali Nur and Phil Messere from TNLCF consider the lessons that the Reconnections SIB can teach us about the data challenges that can arise in SIB practice, and how better design might address them.
Last updated 29 Apr 2022, 2:25 p.m.
Laura Bonsaver draws on recent Engaging with Evidence session on the Village Enterprise Development Impact Bond (DIB) to explore the programme’s adaptations to Covid-19 and the core mechanisms of the DIB that helped make it resilient under stress.
Last updated 26 Apr 2022, 9:43 a.m.
Dr Chih Hoong Sin, Chairman at Traverse, has been advising the Abu Dhabi government on the use of social impact tools. In the latest of his series of blogs, he explores how a social incubator function can support outcomes contracting and investment.
Last updated 4 Apr 2022, 4:05 p.m.
Specialist procurement lawyers Kate and Elizabeth explain the UK Government’s latest measure designed to use the “power of the purse” to advance its climate change agenda and the implications for contractors and contracting authorities.
Last updated 4 Apr 2022, 3:58 p.m.
Laura Bonsaver highlights key learnings that emerged from our latest Engaging with Evidence session on the use and cost-effectiveness of outcomes-based funding in the education sector.
Last updated 9 Mar 2022, 10:30 a.m.
In this blog, Michael, Felix and Eleanor outline emerging GO Lab research on building local partnerships and coordination capacity to deliver complex public services, and consider its relevance to the social objectives of the UK's Levelling Up agenda.
Last updated 8 Feb 2022, 5:04 p.m.
Drawing on insights from GO Lab research and a recent Engaging with Evidence webinar, Tanyah Hameed examines the challenges of refugee integration and explores whether innovative financing and cross sector-collaborations can be part of the solution.
Last updated 8 Feb 2022, 11:28 a.m.
In this blog, Thomas Kenyon offers the World Bank’s perspective on how they are seeking to embed long-term sustainability within their Program-for-Results (PforR) financing instrument.
Last updated 11 Jan 2022, 3:31 p.m.
Read our Executive Director Nigel Ball's blog which reflects on Government Outcomes Lab's work this year and the pertinent debates we've sparked on the relationship between the private and public sectors.
Last updated 8 Dec 2021, 4:31 p.m.