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social bonds
Concept overview
Description
A set of financial instruments that aim at raising capital for projects with positive social outcomes and that provide return on the investment upon the achievement of specific social policy goals. Social bonds are generally used to finance projects in areas such as affordable infrastructures, access to essential services, employment programmes, food security and sustainable food systems.
Alternative Labels
pay-for-success bonds
pay-for-success financing
social benefit bonds
social impact bonds
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector specific skills and competences
Relationships
Broader concepts
Concept status
Status
released