This article examines new directions in financing humanitarian work. Increasingly, aid organisations are on the lookout for novel ways to pay for lifesaving projects.
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KOIS’ first Impact Report
In 2017, we came out with our first ever Impact report. In this first edition, we describe our current projects and investments, in a clear impact perspective.
DEVEX: ICRC launches world’s first Humanitarian Impact Bond
On Friday 8th September 2017, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced the launch of the world’s first Humanitarian Impact Bond aiming to raise 26 million Swiss francs ($27.3 million) to build and operate three physical rehabilitation centers in conflict-affected parts of Africa over the next five years.
Learnings from the field: a feasibility study on Menstrual Hygiene Management in India
In July 2017, KOIS and the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council went on a field visits in India. The visit’s objective was to better assess the feasibility and relevance of a Development Impact Bond around Menstrual Hygiene Management.
DEVEX: Development impact bond looks to boost refugee employment
KOIS is looking into whether a development impact bond focused on employment and entrepreneurship in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq could help refugees and host communities.
Brookings: The global potential and limitations of impact bonds
In 2016, our co-founder François de Borchgrave participated in a panel hosted by Brookings to discuss the potential and limitations of impact bonds. Watch the video in this article.
EVPA: Celebrating the one-year anniversary of a Belgian première
One year ago we announced the launch of the first Belgian Social Impact Bond. This achievement was reached in a record timing of less than a year, by an informal team of professionals including EVPA member KOIS.