UBS
About
At UBS we’re reimagining the power of people and capital to create a better world for all of us – a world that’s fair. That’s sustainable. And that gi Read more ves everyone the opportunity to thrive. A key part is in making connections: drawing on our global ecosystem of partners, clients and communities to share ideas, bring opportunities to life and make a real impact. We’ll keep finding new ways for our clients to put their money where it matters most. Our sustainable and impact investment strategies aim to help us all on a path towards a brighter future.
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Our vision is to convene THE global ecosystem for investing – where thought leadership is impactful, people and ideas are connected and opportunities are brought to life.
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Education
DescriptionUBS is addressing the challenge of poor-quality primary education in India through a Development Impact Bond (DIB). In India, many students are significantly behind their expected academic level, with less than half of Grade 5 students able to read at a Grade 2 level. Contributing factors include teacher shortages, lack of management training for school principals, and insufficient facilities like girls' toilets and drinking water. UBS's initiative focuses on outcomes, funded upfront by a philanthropic investor through the UBS Optimus Foundation. If successful, the programme aims to enhance literacy and numeracy over four years, using supplementary education, community mobilisation, innovative curriculum changes, and teacher training. Progress is assessed annually through evaluations.
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Headquarters
Level 2, 2 North Avenue, Maker Maxity, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400 051, India
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