Elyse Sainty

Social impact bonds: a letter from the frontline — part 2

Part 2 of Elyse Sainty’s letter from the frontline of Australia’s foray into social impact bonds in which she outlines her ‘thoughts and prayers’ for their future. Read More

Social impact bonds: a letter from the frontline — part 1

Elyse Sainty challenges a few myths about the role social impact bonds could play in the evolution of a system that focuses on what is important, uses evidence to shape responses, and delivers for the community. Read More

Social impact bonds: why investors put $5 million into reducing youth unemployment

Australia's latest social impact bond sale has collected $5 million to help fund a four-year program that aims to reduce youth unemployment, and provide investors returns as high as 12.4% per annum. Read More