In 2014, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) introduced sector-level results-based financing into its operational model, with an objective of incentivizing implementation of country education sector plan transformative strategies that address basic education priorities in equity, efficiency and learning outcomes.

This review reflects on experiences in 22 grants that include “variable part” financing. With only four grants closed, it is too early to provide an assessment of results or impact; however, experience thus far provides some insights for GPE to consider.