Assessing the Effectiveness of Complementary Investments into Cash Benefits and Care Services

Policy Briefs, Poverty & Inequality

The brief describes the impact of integrating cash benefits with care services, particularly healthcare and education, to enhance social mobility and well-being. It highlights key findings from global studies, showing that while cash transfer programs reduce poverty, their effectiveness is significantly boosted when combined with other interventions. The integration, known as “cash plus,” addresses both financial and non-financial challenges, maximizing the transformative potential for vulnerable populations. Lessons from case studies emphasize the importance of tailored, inclusive approaches and the need for continued research to refine these interventions.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Complementary-Investments into Cash Benefits and Care Services Including Health Protection Mechanisms Brief

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Juliana Zapata

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Juliana undertakes the project design and implementation of research projects focused on the well-being of children and their learning. She has comprehensive experience in international organisations, working on education projects focused on a range of policy issues including early childhood development, private education, equity and quality in schools, physical education, and sport for development.