INDIGO peer learning group - Outcomes-based contracting in Latin America (part 2)
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This was our second session with a focus on Latin American outcomes-based projects. We deep dived into the experience of an education outcomes-based contract in Brazil and explored the factors behind success and failure of these projects. A group of practitioners discussed what data is useful to have on projects that did not launch.
INDIGO
The International Network for Data on Impact and Government Outcomes (INDIGO) is an emerging data collaborative interested in sharing data about the design, implementation and evaluation of outcome-based projects. INDIGO’s ambition is to support the creation and use of quality data by policymakers, NGOs, citizen advocates and anyone who is addressing or is interested in complex social problems. Learn more about INDIGO here.
The International Network for Data on Impact and Government Outcomes (INDIGO) peer learning group is about building shared culture and standards around data in social outcome-based projects. The group meets quarterly and is a forum for civic tech enthusiasts, policy-makers and other actors in cross-sector partnerships for social outcomes to work together towards better data for better social outcomes. The sessions are run by Eleanor Carter, GO Lab Research Director, and Ruairi Macdonald, GO Lab Research Associate. Read more about the INDIGO initiative here.
Session overview
This was our second session with a focus on Latin American outcomes-based projects. Our first session was an introduction to outcomes-based contracting in Latin America and the use of data (see recording here). This time, we deep dived into the experience of an education outcomes-based contract in Brazil and explored the factors behind success and failure of these projects. A group of practitioners discussed what data is useful to have on projects that did not launch.
The discussion was structured in two parts. First, practitioners described the project and discussed some of the relevant factors for the implementation of outcomes-based contracts considering the Latin America context. After that, considering the possibility of having a more comprehensive dataset, we discussed what are the key variables and data points that we would need to collect on outcomes-based projects that did not launch. Although some initiatives in the region emerged but did not become a reality, valuable lessons can be learnt to better understand the challenges of the region.
Finally, we spared some time, as usual, to share our quarterly INDIGO updates and extend an invitation to join our 2022 Social Outcomes Conference.
This session was organised by our partners at INSPER Metricis (Brazil).