This research brief describes key findings from a rigorous seven-year evaluation of the first livelihood programme targeting this group, BRAC’s ‘Targeting the Ultra-Poor’ programme in rural Bangladesh. It also includes recommendations for policymakers and future research. The brief highlights that BRAC’s approach can be scaled up and successfully adapted to different contexts. Results from similar programmes suggest ‘big-push’ livelihood programmes can help the ultra-poor onto a sustainable path out of poverty.
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