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Public Sector Solutions
Pay for Success is a set of innovative outcomes-based financing and funding tools that directly and measurably improve lives by driving resources toward results. These tools center on four core principles: clearly defined outcomes, data-driven decision making, outcomes-based payment, and strong governance and accountability.
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Innovations in Pay for Success: Outcomes Rate Cards
This blog on Living Cities details how Outcomes Rate Cards are developed and used to achieve high-quality outcomes.