Discovering Outcomes-Based Financing in Early Childhood Care and Education
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Join the first in a two-part webinar series from our Collective Learning Initiative (CLI) to explore how outcomes-based financing (OBF) can strengthen early childhood care and education (ECCE) systems worldwide. Discover big-picture trends, real-world lessons from leading OBF projects, and how this approach can address ECCE challenges while building a global community for equitable early learning.
Engaging with Evidence is a series of interactive online convenings hosted by the Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab) and designed to encourage a greater understanding of the latest evidence on the use of cross-sector partnerships focused on outcomes. The sessions are hosted monthly, and attract a diverse range of practitioners from different sectors, as well as researcher from across the world.
Building independent, high-quality evidence
At the GO Lab, we believe in the importance of building independent, high-quality evidence and disseminating it effectively to inform policy decisions and improve practice on the ground. As new evidence around the use of outcomes-based approaches is starting to emerge, we hope that with this series of online convenings we can continue to bridge the gap between evidence and practice, and help foster real dialogue between policymakers, practitioners and researchers in an honest, transparent and constructive way. Both veterans and explorers interested in better understanding the latest evidence around the use of outcomes-based approaches are welcome to join these sessions.
Throughout 2023, Engaging with Evidence will offer an open platform for policymakers, practitioners and researchers around the world to engage with key findings from the latest research and evaluation work in the field. They will have the opportunity to discuss new evidence directly with the authors of research and evaluation studies, hear the practical insights of the partners involved in the development and implementation of the projects under discussion, and reflect on the relevance of the evidence to their own work.
What to expect
Each session lasts 90 minutes and features contributions from a diverse panel of experts, as well as ample time for contributions and questions from all participants. Discussions at each session are grounded in the findings of a recent evaluation or research study, with additional practical insights brought in by stakeholders directly involved in the work or project under discussion. Each session follows a set format:
- Setting the context & presentation of the evaluation/ research findings
- Discussion with the panel and audience questions
- Closing remarks
If you’d like to suggest a topic or highlight a recent study that you’d like to see discussed on a future session, please contact our moderator Jessica Reedy
Session Overview
Early childhood care and education (ECCE) is critical for children’s development, yet millions of children worldwide still lack access to quality early learning. Outcomes-based financing (OBF) offers a way to link funding to measurable results, improve service quality, and mobilise investment where traditional financing often falls short.
This first webinar in our two-part series will provide a clear and accessible introduction to the potential of OBF in the ECCE sector.
We’ll begin by looking at what ECCE is and why it matters, and introducing OBF, with a focus on how it may strengthen ECCE systems. A short spotlight on findings from the evidence review will illustrate big-picture trends and practical applications. Building on this, participants will hear directly from OBF programmes at different stages, design, implementation, and completion, sharing real-world examples of how OBF is applied, the opportunities it creates, and the challenges that remain.
This session is perfect for policymakers, government officials, funders, and practitioners seeking to understand both the opportunities and potential challenges of OBF in strengthening ECCE systems. It is also a chance to engage with a growing global movement in ECCE financing and connect with peers across the sector.