Non-contributory social transfer programs in developing countries: A new dataset and research agenda.

ABSTRACT: Social transfer programs in developing countries are designed to contribute to poverty reduction by increasing the income of the poor in order to ensure minimal living standards. In addition, social transfers provide a safety net for the vulnerable, who are typically not covered by contributory social security. The question of how effective such programs are in achieving these aims has been the subject of numerous impact evaluations. However, the optimal design of such programs is still unclear. Even less is known about whether the adoption and implementation of transfer programs is really driven by poverty and neediness or whether other factors also have an influence. To investigate these and other research questions, we have developed a new dataset entitled Non-Contributory Social Transf

SUBMITTER: Dodlova M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5709306 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature