Resource ID: INDIGO-ARES-0110
Link: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_great_dib_ate_measurement_for_development_impact_bonds
Based on prior experiences in DIBs, IDInsight have developed some core principles for measurement on future impact bonds, with the goal of maximizing the chance that this instrument delivers on its promise to improve lives. This article presents a look at four things evaluations for impact bonds must do.
The four things are:
1. Measure What Matters
2. Give Credit Where Credit’s Due
3. Facilitate Innovation
4. Right-size the Evaluation
Impact goal: Social impact, Development poverty reduction, Employment financial well being
Internal/external: External, Internal
Leader: IDInsight: Kate Sturla, Neil Buddy Shah & Jeff McManus (2018)
Method: Observation
Output format: Qualitative only
Scale: Meso, Macro, Micro, Agnostic
Sourcing: Self driven
Time frame: Retrospective
Type: Guide
Used in sectors: Development
Who: Third sector, Public sector
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