Does simply giving people money truly enable them to escape poverty? (with Miriam Laker)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Equity in Community: Cash Transfers for All
In rural African communities, cash transfer programs benefit from inclusivity by making every community member eligible for assistance while allowing opt-out options. This approach respects the close-knit nature of these communities where relationships and knowledge of each other's situations are prevalent. Initial targeting methods focused on individual indicators of poverty, such as the quality of roofs, which led to community tensions due to perceived unfairness. Transitioning to a model that includes everyone helps to avoid jealousy and recognizes that poverty can exist in various forms, promoting a more equitable distribution of support.
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