Information Brief on Outcomes Funds for Education
- EOF
- May 14
- 1 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
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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.
Unlike traditional financing models, these funds tie payments to the achievement of measurable outcomes - like improvements in literacy skills or job placement and retention - rather than activities or outputs. Often managed in partnership with governments, outcomes funds pool resources from public and private actors, contract multiple service providers, and pay only when pre-agreed outcomes are independently verified.
This short information brief offers a clear, accessible introduction to the outcomes fund model. It's designed for anyone curious about how outcomes-based financing works in education, and how it can support more effective, accountable, and scalable service delivery.
Inside the brief:
A concise overview of the model
Key steps and considerations when designing and implementing an outcomes fund
A case study from Sierra Leone, highlighting lessons learned from an outcomes fund in basic education
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