Organisation: The Government Outcomes Lab
This session featured a deep exploration of the latest practice and evidence around the use of outcomes funds. To date over 20 outcomes funds have been launched and implemented, spanning diverse countries and policy areas of focus. What is the state of play globally with outcomes funds? Where are new funds being developed? What can we learn from the practice to date about how to design and implement outcomes funds effectively?
Session 2.1 was an exploration of the latest practice and evidence on outcomes funds. After an overview of the use of outcomes funds in the UK – particularly highlighting the findings coming out of the evaluation of the Commissioning Better Outcomes Fund – there was a discussion of the benefits and disadvantages around the use of outcomes funds. Insights from the management of the EOF Outcomes Fund in Sierra Leone were also shared, and representatives from the Australian Government spoke about their journey to develop the $100 million (AUS) Commonwealth Outcomes Fund.