This paper provides an ex ante assessment of the implementation of the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program in the Philippines, called Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino. The study investigates the impact of CCT on current poverty and that of this extra money on school attendance under different...

This paper provides a simple development mechanism for African nations, where economic development is low due to not only low level of physical capital but also poor social capital that leads to lot of conflicts. The study suggests for development of social capital, which is a broader concept...