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Journal Article
The promise of Pay for Success
The president?s fiscal year 2014 budget demonstrates that we can make critical investments to strengthen the middle class, create jobs, and grow the economy while continuing to reduce the deficit in a balanced way. Pay for Success (PFS) fits squarely in this strategy. The Obama administration is fostering a PFS market using all the tools at our disposal: policy development, budget proposals, pilot programs, and open dialogue with innovators from across government and the private sector to share knowledge and best practices. These strategically designed programs are meant to encourage both ...
Working Paper
Charter school facilities finance: How CDFIs created the market, and how to stimulate future growth
This working paper examines the role that Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play in supporting the successful growth of public charter schools.
Journal Article
Community health centers: a vital strategy for community development
Community health centers contribute in significant ways to the growth and stability of low-income neighborhoods. Their impact has been long-standing, yet not widely known in the community development field. With the nation?s health-care system poised for significant change, it is an appropriate time to shed light on the link between health centers and community development.