Citation
Alviar, Carlos; Ayala, Francisco; & Handa, Sudhanshu (2010). Testing Combined Targeting Systems for Cash Transfer Programmes: The Case of the CT-OVC Programme in Kenya.. Lawson, David; Hulme, David; Matin, Imran; & Moore, Karen (Eds.) (pp. 97-114). Rugby, England: Practical Action Publishing.Abstract
Book abstract: Poverty reduction has become the central goal of development policies over the last decade but there is a growing realization that the poorest people rarely benefit from poverty reduction programmes. Microfinance programmes can help poor people improve their lives but generally such programmes do not reach the extremely poor and the chronic poor: casual labourers in remote rural areas, ethnic and indigenous minorities, older people, widows, migrants, bonded labourers and others. To counter this, governments, NGOs and donors have started to mount programmes explicitly targeting the poorest. This book is the first attempt to examine such initiatives and identify "what works for the poorest". It asks the questions: what are the characteristics of extreme poverty? how can we target the very poor? how can we ensure that women are not excluded? Through a set of carefully selected and well-integrated papers this book analyses innovative ultra-poor programmes from around the world and explores the lessons that emerge from this new and important body of knowledge.Reference Type
Book SectionYear Published
2010Author(s)
Alviar, CarlosAyala, Francisco
Handa, Sudhanshu