Investing in Social Outcomes: Development Impact Bonds

Owen Barder presents the main takeaways from  Investing in Social Outcomes: Development Impact Bonds, the report of the Development Impact Bonds Working Group. 

From the presentation: 

What We Learned

•Demand for SIBs & DIBS
•Business model not just financial
•Critical role of intermediaries
•Needs pump-priming
•Specific recommendations for donors, investors, foundations
 
DIB Working Group Recommendations - Foundations 
 
•Catalyse
•Invest
•Community

 

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