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Turning evidence into better outcomes.
EOF’s programmes are living laboratories for learning. Across countries and sectors, we capture what works — and what doesn’t — in outcomes-based financing for education. Through research, data, and collaboration, we translate these lessons into practical tools and guidance for governments, donors, and implementers.
Our goal is not only to share insights, but to build capacity and confidence across education systems: helping partners design, commission, and scale outcomes-based programmes that deliver measurable, lasting impact.
Explore our latest evidence, case studies, and technical resources below — and see how learning from practice is shaping smarter education spending worldwide.
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Talking Outcomes with NYAF
In the latest of Talking Outcomes , EOF’s Chief Programmes Officer Milena Castellnou speaks with George Foday, Programme Manager at the National Youth Awareness Forum Sierra Leone, about NYAF’s experience delivering the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge. “Collaboration, not competition, is where real impact happens,” shares George. The discussion highlights how peer learning, partnership, and shared problem-solving supported adaptive management and helped partners
4 days ago
Talking Outcomes with EducAid
“Even though the project has ended, the learning continues. In many ways, it is just starting.” In this edition of Talking Outcomes , EOF’s Chief Programmes Officer Milena Castelnou speaks with Erin Northey about the lasting lessons of the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge. Over three years, SLEIC delivered measurable results, but its influence goes further. It fostered closer collaboration between partners, encouraged more purposeful use of data, and nurtured a c
4 days ago
Talking Outcomes with Rising Academies
EOF’s Chief Programmes Officer Miléna Castellnou speaks with Job Matseshe, Managing Director for Sierra Leone at Rising Academies. They explore how a relentless focus on student outcomes, data-driven decision-making, and strong partnerships helped Rising adapt its approach, tailor support to different schools, and deliver meaningful results in SLEIC. Another perspective. Another set of lessons. One goal: improving learning outcomes for every child. Watch the video here:
Jan 14
British High Commissioner Josephine Gauld Hosts Closing Event for Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge
Celebrating the results of Africa's largest outcomes-based education programme. Freetown, Sierra Leone | 15 January 2026 The British High Commission in Freetown, led by High Commissioner Josephine Gauld, will host the closing event for the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC) on Thursday, 15 January 2026, marking the conclusion of one of Africa’s largest outcomes-based education programmes. Over three years, the $18 million initiative reached more than 100,000
Jan 14
Talking Outcomes with Bridges Outcomes Partnerships
Last year, EOF launched Talking Outcomes, a video series exploring the results of the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC). In the first episode, EOF's Chief Programmes Officer, Miléna Castellnou , sat down with Ali Inam , Director at Bridges Outcomes Partnerships , the impact investor who supported three of SLEIC’s five implementing partners. Together, they reflect on what the results reveal: the power of outcomes partnerships, the role of adaptive man
Jan 14
Blended Finance for Non-State ECD: Promise and Parameters
This is the second blog in the insights series from the Working Group on Innovative Finance for Early Childhood Development (ECD).
Dec 10, 2025
A New Way of Doing Things in South Africa
The South Africa ECCE Outcomes Fund will give 115,000 children a strong start in life Midrand, South Africa - 2 December 2025 - More than 100 government officials, donors, implementing partners and early childhood development (ECD) experts gathered in Midrand yesterday as Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, officially launched the R496 million (USD 29 million) Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Outcomes Fund, the world’s largest outcomes fund dedicated to earl
Dec 2, 2025
South Africa to Launch $29 Million Outcomes Fund for Early Childhood Education
South Africa to Launch $29 Million Outcomes Fund for Early Childhood Education
Nov 24, 2025
Equity by Design: Financing Early Childhood Development for the Most Marginalised
This is the first blog in the insights series from the Working Group on Innovative Finance for Early Childhood Development (ECD).
Nov 24, 2025
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