Pioneering Skill Impact Bond Invests in Indian Women and Workforce

This article reports on a pioneering Skill Impact Bond in India, notable for its investment in Indian women and the broader workforce. The bond focuses on skill development and job placement, particularly for women, utilizing an outcomes-based financing model to ensure tangible results. It highlights how this innovative instrument catalyses entrepreneurship and promotes gender-lens investing, setting a precedent for future development impact bonds aimed at large-scale social and economic empowerment.