9/ Mixed results for cash transfers:
đź’ˇ Informal cash transfers are highly effective, especially for female-headed households.
❌ Formal cash transfers, however, show a negative correlation with FCS—except for male-headed households during violent conflict.
đź’ˇ Informal cash transfers are highly effective, especially for female-headed households.
❌ Formal cash transfers, however, show a negative correlation with FCS—except for male-headed households during violent conflict.
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âś… Design gender-sensitive social protection programs.
âś… Prioritize interventions that:
Enhance asset ownership.
Improve market access.
Strengthen women’s social networks.
Encourage income diversification.
Our findings underline the importance of tailored, inclusive policies to build resilience among the most vulnerable.
đź”—Read the full paper here: [https://tinyurl.com/duux5w5r]
What do you think about these findings? How can social protection systems be improved to address gender disparities? 🤝
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