A Vox article on the relative pros and cons of the ultra poor graduation model cites two IPA studies: one in Niger on the impact of providing women with both financial and psychosocial support; and a large-scale study of graduation programs in Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Pakistan, and Peru. Reflecting on the long-term impact of these types of studies, Chris Blattman notes: “In many cash transfer studies, effects dissipate over time not because the initial impact wasn’t large, but because the control group caught up."
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Vox
June 30, 2022
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Graduating the Ultra Poor in Ethiopia, Graduating the Ultra Poor in Ghana, Graduating the Ultra Poor in Honduras, Graduating the Ultra Poor in India, Graduating the Ultra Poor in Pakistan, Graduating the Ultra Poor in Peru, Variations of Ultra-Poor Graduation Programming in Uganda, Promoting Productive Inclusion and Resilience in National Safety Nets: A Four-Country Evaluation in the Sahel
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