Adapting Measurement Tools for OBF Programmes for ECCE

This technical brief shares detailed insights from the process of adapting ECCE quality and child development measurement tools for use in the world’s first outcomes funds dedicated exclusively to ECCE in Rwanda and Sierra Leone.

Revised Edition: Outcomes-Based Finance & Early Childhood Care and Education Concept Paper

We are excited to share the revised edition of our concept paper, Outcomes-Based Finance for Early Childhood Care and Education, now featuring a foreword from the LEGO Foundation.

Many Paths up the Mountain of Strengthening Systems through Outcomes-Based Finance

This is the second of two blogs sharing insights from a learning group on innovative finance in education, co-facilitated by the Education Finance Network and the Education Outcomes Fund.

Putting Children at the Centre: Reimagining ECCE funding through outcomes-based finance

The importance of high-quality early childhood care and education (ECCE) for children’s school readiness and performance, and life-long well-being, is gaining ever-increasing recognition.

The Promise of Outcomes Funds

A new paper by the Education Outcomes Fund's (EOF) Chief Programs Officer, Jared Lee, published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review argues for the need for greater use of evidence to inform funding and policy decisions following

New Information Brief on Outcomes Funds for Education

Outcomes funds are gaining momentum as an innovative model to finance and deliver a wide range of education services including early childhood care and education, primary education and vocational training.

Building OBF4ECCE Version 2.0 Together

Governments and philanthropic organisations are increasingly recognising the critical role Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) plays in preparing children for school and laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

Piecing Together the Measurement Puzzle: Experiences from Outcomes-Based Finance Programmes in Education

To ensure the success of the OBF model, it's crucial to establish solid metrics and accurately measure and verify outcomes.

Unlocking Learning Outcomes: The Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge

In a world of ever-evolving challenges, one constant challenge prevails – the global learning crisis.

Setting up for Success: Best Practices for Procurement and Contracting of RBF Programs

By ensuring a focus on outcomes to deliver tangible, real-life improvements in the lives of beneficiaries, Results-Based Financing (RBF) offers a world of exciting opportunities for governments and donors.

New Resources on Selecting Measurement Tools for OBF for ECCE

This technical brief gives a practical guide for technical experts designing OBF programmes for ECCE, helping them make informed decisions about measuring and paying for child outcomes.

Harnessing the power of learning in Outcomes-Based Financing for Early Childhood Care and Education

One year ago today, we published a paper arguing that the time was right to explore Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programmes on a larger scale.

What happens when we make learning the focus of our work? Reflections on the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge

The education sector is facing a dual crises of low learning outcomes and inefficient and inequitable funding.

Education for Climate Action: Why Education is Critical for Climate Progress

Climate change is “widespread, rapid, and intensifying,” and
without urgent action the world could hit a tipping point from
which there is no return.

New GSG and EOF results-based financing guide: “Tying funding to results”

On 13 February 2021, the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) published its new action guide in collaboration with EOF.