More evidence is needed on the impact of unconditional cash transfers on economic and health measures, especially in low-income countries. This replication study attempts to understand the impact of an unconditional cash transfer on asset holdings,...
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This impact evaluation assessed whether the effects of the Zambian government’s Child Grant Programme were sustained after households exited the programme. The authors find that the consumption and food security of the original households declined after the...
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Evaluations of cash transfer programmes have shown a positive impact on reducing poverty, improving human capital and promoting recipients’ dignity and autonomy. Yet policymakers across several low- and middle-income countries, including in Sub-Saharan Africa...
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Targeted cash transfer programmes have been an important policy tool in developing countries. This paper considers (i) how the timing of transfers affects household expenditure and labour supply responses, and (ii) how household expectations shape our...
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