Data.gov is the U.S. government’s open data portal, offering free access to thousands of datasets across various sectors, including economics, healthcare, education, transportation, and climate change.
Progress in Pay-for-Success
The world is getting closer to a more sustainable model for pay-for-success arrangements. Reinvestment Fund, out of Philadelphia, announced a $10 million fund last year to support pay-for-success projects in a portfolio approach that would diversify investors from the risk of any single project.
What is a Social Impact Bond?
Around the world, innovative financing methods are being used to tackle social issues. Programs and organizations typically funded by grants are constantly at the mercy of governments who have trouble thinking past the next election cycle. As a result, when spending cuts need to be made governments typically look for the quickest fix – cutting social services.