Thought leaders on #CashTransfers in #Africa Cash transfer research initiative supporting knowledge & practice. Led by @UNICEF, @FAO & @UNC with governments
Joined February 2015
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#ICYMI: Social safety nets can reduce child maltreatment
@TiaPalermo summarizes results of a new systematic review of 27 studies in 🇺🇸 ~ most of which found ⬇️ in maltreatment
Paper in @AmJPrevMed : ajpmonline.org/article/S0749…
@PubHealthPost handy summary: publichealthpost.org/health-…
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Substantial UCT impacts at 4-years, fade out at 7-years due to both catch-up of C + fade out of T group
* Small + temp $$ was not "enough" to escape poverty for ultra-poor in 🇿🇲
@ashudirect @tembogel @luisanatali @AveriChakrabar1 @TransferProjct
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📢 New podcast on cash plus programmes, featuring @KeetieRoelen and Pietro Bonanome. A great episode for experts and beginners to the field of social protection alike!
Listen here: soundcloud.com/user-29439900…
@IDS_UK @OpenUniversity @Ugentilini @SP_Gateway @TransferProjct
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2 billion women & girls 🌍 are without social protection
The quinquennial @UN_Women '“World survey on the role of women in development” dives into the role of SP in crisis, financing, delivery + more!
Check out the great work of @silkestaab & team 👇🏾
unwomen.org/en/digital-libra…
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🎙️🆕 Podcast: "What Comes After Social Cash Transfers?"
Explore the future of social protection with our expert panel. We discuss the interplay of global trends, national politics & local contexts in shaping social policies.
on.soundcloud.com/Lt2cmibP77…
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🆕 in @WorldDevJournal by @ainesmccarthy & @brookelkrause:
--> A multidimensional empowerment program ⬆️ women's empowerment among younger women, but not older women [as measured by #proWEAI] among Maasai in 🇹🇿
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Out now in @WorldDevJournal! @brookelkrause and I explore the effect of a multi-dimensional women’s empowerment program called Maisha Bora (@MaishaBoraTZA) in rural northern Tanzania. An #econtwitter 🧵:
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Nice lay-of-the land review on govt-run social protection & adolescents in LMICs
--> The impacts, design components + policy recs
By @Cri_Cirillo @TiaPalermo & @frances__viola cc. @prestopolicy @TransferProjct @UNICEFInnocenti in @OUPAcademic
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Four reflections from new narrative review of #socialprotection & #youth:
- account for age & gender
- no 'transformative' effects detected (eg social norms)
- tailor programs to youth identities, risks, locations
- find at-risk groups
Araujo et al documents1.worldbank.org/cur…
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📚The CSAE’s #JournalofAfricanEconomies June 2024 issue's editor’s choice is: ‘The Psychology of Poverty: A Replication Based on Zimbabwe's Harmonised Social Cash Transfer Programme’ & it's #openaccess!
doi.org/10.1093/jae/ejad013
@OUPEconomics @OxfordEconDept #EconTwitter
ALT Graphic for the CSAE’s Journal of African Economies June 2024 issue's editor’s choice is: ‘The Psychology of Poverty: A Replication Based on Zimbabwe's Harmonised Social Cash Transfer Programme’
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PRESS RELEASE...
GOVERNMENT DOUBLES CASH GRANTS TO LEAP BENEFICIARIES
#MoGCSP_Ghana
#leap_ghana #livelihoodprogram
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🆕draft: "Social Protection & Gender: Policy, Practice, & Research" w/ @IFPRI @CGIARgender @neha_DC @dogilligan @Monica_Lambon
* We motivate gender in SP, summarize evidence from recent reviews, incl. the role of design features + discuss what is next!
cgspace.cgiar.org/items/6f9b…
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New publication funded by the Cash & #IPV Collaborative, hosted by IFPRI!
For more▶️cash-ipv.org
@CGIAR @TransferProjct #socialprotection
🆕 in @socscimed: Exploring the durability of cash transfers 2.5 years post-intervention on IPV & HIV risk in 🇿🇦
--> Impacts on IPV fade over time, however those on sexual relationships are sustained
@AliKGroves @MarieCDStoner1 @XaviGomezOlive & co
doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.…
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Check out fantastic new overview of #evidence on #cashtransfers #cashplus
👉 most evidence on #cash only, #cashplus catching up!
👉 lots on access to #edcation #income #expenditures #foodsecurity, surprisingly little on #gender
interactive map 👉 socialprotection.org/cash-tr…
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The floods in Tana River County, Kenya, washed away families' homes and livelihoods.
Thanks to support from @UKinKenya, @UNICEFKenya is helping families move on and reduce their vulnerability to future crises. unicef.org/kenya/stories/cas…
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Amidst a surge in interest in #mediationanalysis, resharing our recent paper...one of the first to bring #mediation in #devecon @_Food_Policy @TransferProjct
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The course targets teaching faculty in any of the AERC network and will be held from July 1st to 6th 2024. For further information on qualifications, view the call here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Bkw…
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.@tabe_ojong & @lukusem: "From Protection to Production" in Ghana's LEAP cash transfer 🇬🇭
--> LEAP ⬆️ livestock, livelihoods ~ potential mechanisms incl. psychological factors [patience, future orientation]
[uses @TransferProjct data!]
#OxCSAE2024
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If you missed the #CSW68 session on 'Power, Practice & Potential' of social protection for adolescent girls ~ spotlighting some of the evidence #ShowUpforGirls🧵//
@TiaPalermo @KAustrianPC @Pop_Council @GIRLCenterPC @UNICEFSocPolicy @IFPRI @TransferProjct
Less than one week away till #CSW68 where we spotlight adolescent girls' rights and wellbeing across sectors and geographies. From health to education, we're driving conversations and action to #ShowUpForGirls.
Check out our list of events: bit.ly/3wJ1Z4Z
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Check out more of our research + resources:
--> @IFPRI led cash & IPV research collaborative: cash-ipv.org/
--> @Pop_Council @GIRLCenterPC: popcouncil.org/hub/girl-cent…
--> @TransferProjct in collab w/ @UNICEFSocPolicy: transfer.cpc.unc.edu/
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Social protection is about fostering healthy transitions to adulthood. By tackling inequalities and promoting human development, it paves the way for sustainable progress @TiaPalermo #CSW68 #ShowUpForGirls
