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Social Finance Global Network published a white paper, Social Impact Bonds: The Early Years, which explores the state of the Social Impact Bond/Pay for Success market. The report finds that 60 Social Impact Bonds have launched in 15 countries, raising more than $200m in investment to address social challenge over the last six years. It also details the results of 22 social Impact Bonds, the global growth of the model, challenges faced, and thoughts on developments and trends for the future. Social Finance also launched a comprehensive online database of Social Impact Bonds alongside the launch of this report.