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How pay for success can support workforce development and integrated career pathway models

The pay for success model can support federal funding for workforce development, which has declined over the past two decades.

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When does a social program need an impact evaluation?

Many social policies and programs were assumed to be effective, but were eventually proven not to be.

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Five take-aways from the evidence-based policymaking report to Congress

Last week marked an important milestone in how the federal government might use and build evidence in the future.

Pay for Success

To ensure green finance is really “green,” tie financing to results

Though many consider all green finance innovative, most instruments are conventional and could be improved by a heightened emphasis on results.

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Managing investor risk in pay for success

All investments carry risk. Pay for success projects are no exception.

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The strongest way to measure the success of a PFS project

Measuring the impact of spending on social programs is critical to making sure we get the most bang for our scarce government bucks.

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Can Orange is the New Black pay for success?

Recidivism is a measurable outcome and metrics like costs per occupied bed in a facility like Litchfield show a clear financial benefit associated with fewer people reoffending.

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How much is school readiness worth to local governments?

Can the benefits of entering kindergarten with a strong foundation be quantified? What’s a reasonable amount to pay for preschool programs that successfully improve children’s outcomes?

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Using pay for success to fund early childhood education

Early childhood education is critical for healthy growth and development, but many children don't receive the programs they need. Pay for success can help scale programs that work.