This paper presents the main findings of a quantitative evaluation of the Red de Protección Social (RPS), a conditional cash transfer program in Nicaragua, against its primary objectives.
Cash transfer programs induce multiplier effects when recipients put the money they receive to work to generate additional income. The ultimate income effects are multiples of the amounts transferred.
Background
Inadequate food and water resources negatively affect child health and the efficiency of nutrition interventions.
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In its endeavor to improve agricultural productivity, food security, and livelihoods, Nigeria has pursued several approaches in fertilizer policy. Most of these approaches revolved around variants of government-financed subsidy programs.
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This paper examines the relationship between community participation and the efficacy of interventions designed to reduce poverty.
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"Child labor is widespread in developing countries, but its causes are debatable.
Food insecurity remains a persistent policy issue in many developing countries.