The Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab) at the University of Oxford is celebrating a major milestone, as its flagship data initiative, INDIGO, reaches 300 impact bonds.
Last updated 5 Nov 2024, 8 a.m.
A new report, co-produced by the GO Lab, NORRAG and Ecorys in collaboration with EOF, explores the transformative potential of Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).
Last updated 5 Nov 2024, 8 a.m.
GO Lab and DCMS evaluated five projects supporting people with mental health challenges into employment, revealing key insights about effective partnership approaches and service delivery.
Last updated 4 Nov 2024, 8 a.m.
Check out this month's global Impact Bond Dataset snapshot. We are delighted to have recently gathered data on six new projects from the Netherlands!
Last updated 6 Jul 2021, 11 a.m.
We have compiled the latest on impact bonds around the world from our Impact Bond Database. Here is a snapshot of the leading countries on impact bonds and the different policy areas impact bonds are present in.
Last updated 8 Jun 2021, 6:46 p.m.
In this month’s policy briefing, we highlight cross-sector partnerships around the world, including social outcomes contracts in Europe and SIB variations in Asia, and consider the need for ‘social infrastructure’ in the UK’s ‘levelling up’ agenda.
Last updated 8 Jun 2021, 9:24 a.m.
Check out May's snapshot of impact bonds around the world in their various stages of development and policy areas. We now have data on 207 impact bonds worldwide.
Last updated 12 May 2021, 10 a.m.
In this month’s policy briefing, we highlight some of the policy lessons being drawn from the pandemic response, consider the role of civil society and business in rebuilding efforts, as well as reflecting on levelling up and impact bonds.
Last updated 11 May 2021, 8:51 a.m.
It is with great pleasure to announce that Professor Joseph Stiglitz will deliver the Social Outcomes Conference 2021 keynote speech on Thursday 9 September 1pm BST.
Last updated 14 Apr 2021, 11:57 a.m.
Check out this month's global snapshot of impact bonds around the globe. We've now reached 206 impact bonds worldwide!
Last updated 13 Apr 2021, 4:40 p.m.
In this month’s policy briefing, you’ll find a report on the long-term societal impacts of Covid-19, reflections on public procurement both during the pandemic and beyond, and insights on impact bonds, collaboration and citizen engagement.
Last updated 8 Apr 2021, 11:04 a.m.
A diverse group of academics and practitioners submitted a response to the UK Government’s Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement, calling for more flexibility and longer-term contracts for social outcomes.
Last updated 10 Mar 2021, 9:32 a.m.
Check out the latest on impact bonds from across the world and discover the policy areas and key stats from sector.
Last updated 9 Mar 2021, 12:18 p.m.