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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 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
Between The Years
For EOF, 2025 was a year of proof and 2026 will be a year of disciplined scale, writes our CEO Amel Karboul Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu and EOF’s CEO Dr. Amel Karboul, in December 2025 I’ve always loved a German expression: zwischen den Jahren, “between the years.” It refers to the days between Christmas and the New Year, a short pause that is neither fully past nor fully future, but suspended in reflection and transition. I’ve been thinking about the Educat
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
Challenge Accepted: Six Key Takeaways from the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge Year 3 Results
SLEIC set out to improve learning in some of Sierra Leone's most challenged primary schools. Three years later, the independent evaluation shows a programme that not only delivered solid gains but did so under difficult conditions. And in ways that offer lasting value for the education system. Three years after Sierra Leone launched one of Africa's most ambitious outcomes-based education programmes, the final results offer a clear, evidence-driven picture of what improved, wh
Dec 8, 2025
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