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Development Drums Episode 36: Accountability and Openness

2/26/13

In this episode, Owen speaks with two guests: Rakesh Rajani, a Tanzanian civil society leader who currently leads Twaweza (meaning ‘we can make it happen’ in Swahili), and Martin Tisné, director of policy at Omidyar Network.

This is the first of three episodes of Development Drums which look at the relationship between effective and accountable states, active citizenship and development.

Development Impact Bonds Overview

1/29/13

Rita Perakis explains a new financing mechanism called Development Impact Bonds. DIBs would provide upfront funding for development programs by private investors, who would be remunerated by donors or host-country governments—and earn a return—if evidence shows that programs achieve pre-agreed outcomes.

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