Dean Carlin

In this enlightening discussion, NPR reporter Fatma Tanis shares her firsthand experiences in southwest Uganda, highlighting the transformative effects of cash grants and coaching on local families. Joining her is Dean Carlin, an economist who innovated a block grant model that pools resources for community banking. They delve into the challenges faced, including unexpected low borrowing due to market changes and fear of losing essential savings, and the strategies being implemented to enhance program access, like mobile money. A captivating exploration of meaningful poverty alleviation!