A Social Impact Bond Pilot
Status
Active
Region
LAC
Description
The goal of this program is to explore the potential for social impact bonds, also known as pay-for-success contracts, in a developing country. This innovation, which has been piloted in the UK and the U.S., holds promise for improving the cost-effectiveness of social programs by incentivizing providers based on the social outcomes they produce and improve the public's understanding of what programs work by tying service delivery to a rigorous evaluation. The test will be conducted on a SIB established with the city of Medellin, Colombia. The SIB will establish a program to address teen pregnancy in Medellin, which will be rigorously evaluated by an external agency. The main expected outcome of this program is a pay-for-success contract signed by the government that obligates government funds for disbursement only if the social program described in this award meets predetermined outcomes.
Implementing Partner
Instiglio, Inc.
Total Lifetime Investment
$ 305,000.00
USG Investment
$ 120,000.00
Non-USG Investment
$ 185,000.00
Resource Partner

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