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Social Impact Bonds and Innovative Financing

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

Social impact bonds bring private investments into social programs (education, health), where returns depend on measured outcomes. If targets (e.g., higher literacy rates) are met, the government repays principal plus interest. This approach fosters result-oriented spending, but measuring outcomes can be complex. Exam focus: real case studies (Rajasthan SDG bond or municipal bonds for water supply) and how such instruments demand robust data analytics and collaboration among government, NGOs, and investors.

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