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This user-friendly guide will explore what impact bonds are, the evidence to date and how they work in practice in different countries around the world. Outcomes funds This guide introduces outcomes funds. It aims to document and describe outcomes funds around the world and identify lessons for future fund design. Social impact investing This guide introduces social impact investing, offers key definitions and concepts. It also explores its relevant to impact bonds and outcomes-based contracts. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Knowledge bank Explore our datasets, case studies and publications to learn more about the latest research on outcomes-based contracting INDIGO We are the International Network for Data on Impact and Government Outcomes (INDIGO). Here you can explore our datasets, read our latest news, join our events and find out more about data sharing in the field of social outcomes. Case studies A collection of in-depth case studies of impact bonds around the world Resource library View the latest reports, evaluations and more on outcomes-based contracting Glossary A glossary of key terms and working definitions around impact bonds and outcomes-based contracting Toolkit Interested in designing and managing outcomes-based projects? We have prepared some tools and guidance to help Impact bond lifecycle Technical guidance We have a range of guidance to support you develop impact bonds, from setting and measuring outcomes, to awarding the contract and pricing outcomes. GO Lab-CIPFA Value for Money (VfM) Toolkit We've partnered with Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy(CIPFA) to develop a toolkit for public managers planning to assess VfM of outcomes-based contracting programmes, or any public programme with an outcome-focus. Community Connect with others through our global directory, read the latest blogs, join our events and more. Oxford Government Outcomes Blog Read the latest opinion and insights from the GO Lab network News Find out the latest news from the GO Lab and across the sector Events Join our events, from webinars, regional events to international conferences Peer Learning Groups At the GO Lab, we host a selection of peer learning groups that aim to support learning and knowledge on outcome-based approaches. Read more on our different groups and upcoming sessions here. Directory Connect with a global community of practitioners in a range of different roles and contexts COVID-19 Resource Hub We supported the Covid-19 emergency response through convening others around the emergency response, building an online repository, and online events and partnerships. Government Outcomes Lab, Blavatnik School of Government Government Outcomes Lab We host the global knowledge hub for those considering, designing and delivering new approaches to improve social outcomes. More about us Engaging with Evidence Our webinar series offers an open platform for policymakers, practitioners and researchers around the world to engage with the latest evidence on the use of cross-sector partnerships focused on outcomes. Join our next monthly session. Find out more Better data for better social outcomes We are the International Network for Data on Impact and Government Outcomes (INDIGO). Explore our datasets, read our latest news and join our events. Find out more Our role in evaluating the Life Chances Fund We are the UK Government’s evaluation partner for the Life Chances Fund (LCF). Through our engaged research, we are conducting multiple, longitudinal evaluations across the portfolio of 30 projects offered funding by the LCF. Find out more Welcome to Government Outcomes Lab Webinar series Engaging with Evidence Knowledge bank INDIGO Find out more Evaluating the Life Chances Fund The latest News Government Outcomes Lab celebrates the first five years with launch of new report To celebrate our 5th anniversary, the Government Outcomes Lab are delighted to launch “Government Outcomes Lab: The first five years”. You can read the full report here. Last updated 11 Feb 2022 Event Social Outcomes Conference 2022 Save the date for next year's Social Outcomes Conference, our annual convening of the world's leading researchers, policymakers and practitioners working to improve social outcomes. Last updated 21 Apr 2022 News Professor Julie Battilana to deliver the keynote address at this year’s Social Outcomes Conference We are delighted to announce that Professor Julie Battilana will deliver the Social Outcomes Conference 2022 keynote speech on Thursday 8 September. Last updated 11 Mar 2022 Event INDIGO peer learning group - Meeting 8 This session will have a focus on Latin American outcomes-based projects. Last updated 29 Apr 2022 News May 2022 impact bond landscape Check out May's global Impact Bond Dataset snapshot. We are delighted to share our newer and more user-friendly snapshot design, which makes accessing those key data updates all the easier. Last updated 04 May 2022 Blog Surviving the storm of the pandemic – lessons from the Village Enterprise Development Impact Bond Laura Bonsaver draws on recent Engaging with Evidence session on the Village Enterprise Development Impact Bond (DIB) to explore the programme’s adaptations to Covid-19 and the core mechanisms of the DIB that helped make it resilient under stress. Last updated 27 Apr 2022 Search the knowledge bank Community INDIGO International Network for Data on Impact and Government Outcomes Join us and play a part in global efforts towards better data use for better social outcomes. INDIGO is a community of peers from different countries, sectors and policy domains with an interest in sharing data about projects that seek to address complex social problems. We warmly invite you to be part of our community, explore our datasets and contribute to this emerging data collaborative. Learn more about INDIGO Participants from 40+ countries Data on 1,000+ organisations & projects 5 live & open datasets INDIGO is a global community Impact bonds I’m looking for… The basics Need to start from the beginning? 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