country-case study analysis of government-run cash transfer programmes undertaken in eight Sub-Saharan African countries … counteracts concerns around social protection creating dependency showing that unconditional cash transfers lead to a broad range …

Today, virtually every country in sub-Saharan Africa has some kind of cash transfer programme. These programmes are … increasingly recognized as key to fighting poverty and hunger. Designed to reflect regional characteristics, they emphasize strong … protect vulnerable individuals and households from the worst impacts of poverty and help them build resilience. In fact, the …