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  The impact of social cash transfers on children affected by HIV and AIDS: evidence from Zambia, Malawi and South Africa

  Malawi Social Cash Transfer Pilot Scheme, 2007

  This paper analyses the degree to which social cash transfer schemes that do not explicitly target HIV and AIDS affected people reach HIV and AIDS affected households. By comparing different schemes in Zambia, Malawi and South Africa, the study identifies the main factors that determine both the share of HIV and AIDS affected households reached, and the impact achieved.
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  Regional Evidence Building Agenda (REBA) Thematic Briefs

  Wahenga, Regional Hunger and Vulnerability Programme, 2008

  This series of briefs provides a regional synthesis of findings of 12 thematic studies and 20 individual case studies of social transfer schemes undertaken by the Regional Hunger and Vulnerability Programme (RHVP) in southern Africa.
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  Social protection for low capacity households in Zambia

  Overseas Development Institute, 2008

  This paper highlights the importance of social protection as a poverty alleviation strategy for rural households in Zambia. The paper presents a framework based on– protection, preven­tion, and promotion.
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  Cash transfers - mere 'Gadaffi syndrome', or serious potential for rural rehabilitation and development?

  Overseas Development Institute, 2005

  This paper argues that social protection can complement supply side policies. It is also less of a drain on public resources than previously thought. Most notably, cash transfers: are cheaper to administer than in-kind transfers
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  Achievements and shortfalls of conditional cash transfers: impact evaluation of Paraguay’s Tekoporã programme

  International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth, 2008

  The International Poverty Centre (IPC) has recently undertaken an impact evaluation of the pilot of Tekoporã, a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme in Paraguay. Previously, IPC analysed the logical framework of this programme and its implementation challenges, and assessed its targeting mechanisms.
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  Assessing Honduras’ CCT programme PRAF, Programa de Asignación Familiar: the expected and unexpected realities

  International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth, 2008

  Over the past ten years there has been an increase in the use of conditional cash transfer (CCT) programmes in Latin America. One initiative in Honduras, the PRAF (Programa de Asignación Familiar or Family Allowance Programme), has been running for eighteen years.
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  The impact of social cash transfers on children

  Malawi Social Cash Transfer Pilot Scheme, 2007

  This paper analyses the degree to which social cash transfer schemes that do not explicitly target HIV and AIDS affected persons or households reach HIV and AIDS affected households. By comparing different schemes in Zambia, Malawi and South Africa, the study identifies the main factors that determine both the share of HIV and AIDS affected households reached, and the impact achieved.
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  Social security in other countries: worldwide social security agencies

  Social Security Online, 2008

  Directory of websites of social security agencies and organisations around the world. Compiled by Social Security Online (USA).
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  Vulnerability and social protection in Malawi

  Institute of Development Studies UK, 2006

  Vulnerability appears to be rising for many Malawians, whose exposure to livelihood shocks is increasing while their ability to cope is decreasing.
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  Famine in Malawi: causes and consequences

  Human Development Report Office, UNDP, 2007

  Reports of a devastating famine in Malawi first surfaced as rumors whispered in rural areas in the country around October 2001. However, little was done by way of action, despite warnings from expert civil society groups.

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