Cash transfer programs are often effective at increasing household consumption in their early years, but impacts become more nuanced over time as the use of transfers varies. This paper examines the medium-term effects of Egypt’s f lagship cash transfer program, Takaful, on several measures of household wellbeing using a regression discontinuity (RD) design
NEW PUBLICATION: Would you rather? Household choice between cash transfers or an economic inclusion program
We study households’ choice between continued cash transfers and a new economic inclusion program—two global prevalent social protection programs—offered by the Egyptian government. Lower-than-expected early adoption of the new program is correlated with differing perceptions on its design
VACANCY: Individual Consultancy for Sustainable Fisheries Development and Resilient Coastal Livelihoods in Southern Yemen
Applicant Search Location: Yemen Position Code: 2025-041-007 Application Deadline: June 25, 2025 Click here to Apply The objective of the project is to provide a comprehensive diagnostic of the status and sustainability of fisheries in contributing to coastal household livelihoods and food and nutrition security in southern Yemen, and derive recommendations for promoting sustainable fisheries […]
NEW PUBLICATION: Targeting in development projects in Egypt: Approaches, challenges, and lessons learned
Effective targeting strategies are vital for almost all development programs. Universal approaches which provide aid to all individuals regardless of need are not always feasible given limited budgets and varying development priorities. Conversely, targeting directs resources to those in greatest need, ensures efficient allocation while upholding principles of social justice, equality, and the right to assistance.
Digital tools for smallholders in Egypt: The launch of a new price monitoring tool – Mahsoly
The rapid adoption of mobile phones in agricultural and production systems provides an avenue to unlock the potential of digital innovations to transform smallholder agriculture in low- and middle-income countries. Previous research highlights how the adoption of digital tools can enhance farmers' profits and marketing outcomes by improving market efficiency through better supply and demand matching.
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