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This report reviews how affordable private schools 'APS' try to strike a balance between education quality and fees charged. It outlines the strong correlation found between the fees that APS charge and the student learning outcome and it presents some of the performance indicators of the APS sector such as student learning outcome, teaching quality, financial performance, enrolment, fees and facilities based on the assessment data.

Este libro presenta diferentes casos de colaboración entre el sector privado y organizaciones de la sociedad civil, donde se logran alianzas que producen utilidades que benefician directamente a la comunidad. Retoma casos de Brasil, Argentina, Chile, México, Perú, Centroamérica, y Colombia.

As the microinsurance industry grows there is an increasing need to scale up insurance education efforts and educate a wider audience. Audio-visual media is an attractive dissemination channel to achieve this because it is strongly anchored in the lifestyle of low-income people in developing countries. Briefing Note #18 explores the stages of such campaigns and presents lessons learnt.

As the microinsurance industry grows there is an increasing need to scale up insurance education efforts and educate a wider audience. Audio-visual media is an attractive dissemination channel to achieve this because it is strongly anchored in the lifestyle of low-income people in developing countries. Microinsurance Paper #21 explores the stages of such campaigns and presents lessons learnt.

The objective of this research report is to help practitioners understand what systems change means in the context of social entrepreneurship, how it is distinct from direct service or business-in-a-box models and, most importantly, what it looks like in practice. It focuses on concrete activities, processes, and leadership lessons. It also explains, how system theories can be applied across a range of circumstances.

In the past decade, some insurance associations have expanded beyond their traditional core functions to develop insurance consumer education (ICE) programmes. While the motivations for doing so are diverse, ICE programs ultimately aim to improve the perception, and spread the culture, of insurance.

Microinsurance Paper #34 discusses the different approaches available to insurance associations in Latin America to effectively deliver ICE. Emphasis is placed on a business model for associations, while providing key general lessons and links to useful reference material. The discussion is based on a review of the experiences of insurance associations in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. 

In the last decade, some insurance associations (IAs) have expanded beyond their traditional core functions to develop insurance consumer education (ICE) programmes.  IAs, as the representatives of the industry are well-positioned and ideally suited to invest in ICE. By investing in ICE they not only promote consumer protection but they also contribute in improving the reputation of the industry. Excerpted from Microinsurance Paper no. 31, this brief summarises steps that the IAs should take during the preparation of an ICE.

In the last decade, some insurance associations (IAs) have expanded beyond their traditional core functions to develop insurance consumer education (ICE) programmes. Based on a review of the experiences of IAs in five countries, namely Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, Mexico and South Africa, Microinsurance Paper #31 discusses the steps that should be taken during the preparation of an ICE. These include assigning responsibility internally, defining funding mechanisms, setting clear goals, defining the programme target and identifying partnership opportunities. It goes on to summarize key lessons for IAs on content, delivery and monitoring and evaluation.

This study reviews the model, challenges of scaling and successes of Bridge International, a for-profit social enterprise providing low-cost private schools. The company addresses the educational needs of poor children and plans to franchise nearly 3,000 schools all over Africa.

This report examines how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can best be harnessed to extend the reach and effectiveness of aid to address international and national development challenges. It explores the role of PPPs in mobilising resources for basic sanitation, health as well as water and sanitation.