This policy brief reviews global research on the impact of cash payments provided during pregnancy, on birth outcomes and longer-term outcomes for children, assessing whether targeting families prior to birth improves overall child well-being. It was published by the Centre on Poverty and Social Policy, Columbia University. For more information, please contact us here.
The promise of universal child benefits: The foundational policy for economic and social development
This Social Protection Spotlight brief reviews evidence on how universal child benefits contribute to child poverty reduction. It identifies a set of policy design considerations, informed by international social security standards, intended to support countries considering establishing or enhancing universal child benefits. It was co-authored by the Learning for Well-being Institute, UNICEF and ILO, and […]
