Cash transfer programs are often effective at increasing household consumption in their early years, but impacts become more nuanced over time as the use of transfers varies. This paper examines the medium-term effects of Egypt’s f lagship cash transfe... Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office
NEW PUBLICATION: Would you rather? Household choice between cash transfers or an economic inclusion program
We study households’ choice between continued cash transfers and a new economic inclusion program—two global prevalent social protection programs—offered by the Egyptian government. Lower-than-expected early adoption of the new program is correlated wi... Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office
Egypt’s experience bridging cash transfers and an economic inclusion program for sustainable social protection
In 186 countries worldwide, cash transfer programs are the cornerstone of social protection, outnumbering social security or pension plans. These offer critical financial lifelines to vulnerable households, aiming to alleviate poverty by providing stea... Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office
