Social Impact Bonds: A tool for reforming public services?

In this article, Catherine Erskine and Neil Stanworth, evaluators of two new SIBs in London, share their thoughts on whether social impact bonds help us reform public services. They use West London Zone as one of the examples studied to answer their questions.

"The West London Zone (WLZ) SIB was launched in September 2016 for three years, delivering an early intervention model adapted from the US that brings together a partnership of local services within a community in London. It aims to support young people at risk of poorer life chances who are falling through the gaps of services."

Read the full article here:

https://www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/20181121/social-impact-bonds-tool-reforming-public-services

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