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social bonds

knowledge

business, administration and law

business and administration

finance, banking and insurance

social bonds

Description

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

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knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector specific skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)