GPOBA Annual Report 2017

GPOBA was established in 2003 to explore output-based approaches to basic service provision. It is housed within the World Bank’s Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice (GSURR). Over its 14 years in operation, GPOBA has built a diverse portfolio of 48 subsidy projects in 28 countries and has supported numerous technical assistance and knowledge building activities. It has evolved into a Center of Expertise on output-based aid (OBA) and results-based financing (RBF), accumulating lessons and experiences, which serve as valuable resources for developing countries.