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Theme: Conditional cash transfers

A review of UNICEF’s role in cash transfers to emergency-affected populations

This paper is part of an ongoing process exploring UNICEF’s engagement with cash-based responses in emergencies. The main aim of the paper is to stimulate discussion on the potential role of cash transfers within UNICEF’s response to emergencies.

Published in 2007, by Susanne Jaspars et al

Cash for work programming – a practical guide.

Comprehensive information on cash based interventions including baseline and evaluation questionnaires, data base, evaluation reports and training manual. For trainers and field staff

Published in 2002, by Sarah Lumsden, Emma Naylor

Cash transfer programming in emergencies

Guidelines based upon Oxfam experiences for field staff.

Published in 2010, by Pantaleo Creti, Susanne Jaspars

Cash transfers in emergencies: evaluating benefits and assessing risks

Reviews evidence for benefits and risks and provides framework for evaluation for field staff and managers.

Published in 2001, by David Peppiatt, John Mitchell, Penny Holzmann

Cash Workbook: A practical user’s guide for the preparation and implementation of Cash Projects

Guidelines on preparing for cash projects for field staff

Published in 2010, by Egon Rauch, Helmut Scheuer

Cash-based responses in emergencies

Review of cash based responses in a number of countries for managers and field workers

Published in 2007, by Paul Harvey

Document hors série 18: Transferts monétaires et aide alimentaire – un premier inventaire

Le présent document a pour objectif de démêler les divers aspects du débat "argent ou produits alimentaires" afin de discerner les points de controverse et de montrer qu’il est nécessaire d’adopter une approche plus pragmatique, plus équilibrée et adaptée à chaque contexte. Le message qu’il entend faire passer, notamment, est qu'il n'est pas...

Published in 2007, by PAM - WFP, Ugo Gentilini

Documento especial 18: Introducción a las transferencias de dinero y de alimentos

El objetivo del presente documento es exponer los diversos aspectos del debate sobre “dinero o alimentos”, indicar los temas controvertidos y demostrar la necesidad de adoptar un enfoque más pragmático, equilibrado y adaptado a la situación. El mensaje clave es que no se puede determinar a priori cuál de las opciones es más conveniente, debido a que...

Published in 2007, by PMA - WFP, Ugo Gentilini

Exploring the linkages: Women's Empowerment, Microfinance and Health Education

This booklet highlights the results of a survey of women clients of microfinance institutions in 14 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, with a special focus on the effects of the social services provided by those institutions. It looks, in particular, at dimensions of women’s sexual and reproductive health, including domestic violence, and the...

Published in 2010, by UNFPA

Fifth Report on the World Nutrition Situation

The 5th Report continues the tradition of reporting on trends in nutrition throughout the life cycle and of challenging the nutrition community. But instead of asking the question: how is nutrition affected by global changes? the 5th Report asks the question more proactively: how can a nutrition perspective accelerate the attainment of a comprehensive set of...

Published in 2004, by UN Standing Committee on Nutrition

Guidelines for cash transfer programming

Chapters on assessment, decision making, planning activities and resources, targeting and registration, distribution and delivery and monitoring and evaluation. For managers and field workers

Published in 2010, by ICRC, IFRC

Learning from cash responses to the tsunami. Case studies

These case studies form part of a project to document learning around cash based responses to the Indian Ocean tsunami. For managers and field workers.

Published in 2006, by Lesley Adams, Retno Winahyu

Nutrition Policy Discussion Paper No 06 - Women and Nutrition

Women, throughout most of the world, have the major responsibility for their families' nutrition. Their own nutrition is often impaired, under the social and biological stresses they face. Developments that improve women's position in society are likely to improve nutrition overall, and are essential for this. Equally, any activities aimed at preventing...

Published in 1990, by UN Standing Committee on Nutrition

Occasional Paper 18: Cash and Food Transfers: A Primer

The objective of this paper is to unpack the various aspects of the long-standing "cash versus food" debate. It does so by mapping out where the controversies lie and argues for a more pragmatic, balanced and context-specific approach. A key message is that appropriateness cannot be predetermined since programme objectives, market analyses, cost...

Published in 2007, by WFP, Ugo Gentilini

Occasional Paper 20: Unveiling Social Safety Nets

Interest in safety nets and social protection is growing exponentially. Ways of strengthening them are called for in high-level statements, researched in academic articles, and implemented by practitioners. Such developments are encouraging and may help to shed light on some long-standing humanitarian and development challenges. The concept remains...

Published in 2009, by WFP, Ugo Gentilini, Steven Were Omamo

REACH Acting at Scale Implementation Case Studies - Conditional Cash Transfers

The Acting at Scale series is a collection of information resources for nutrition practitioners and include an Intervention Guide and Implementation Case Studies for each of the 11 REACH-promoted interventions. These documents aim to provide highly condensed information and lessons learned for scaling up nutrition interventions to support field practitioners...

Published in 2008, by REACH

REACH Acting at Scale Intervention Guides - Conditional Cash Transfers

The Acting at Scale series is a collection of information resources for nutrition practitioners and include an Intervention Guide and Implementation Case Studies for each of the 11 REACH-promoted interventions. These documents aim to provide highly condensed information and lessons learned for scaling up nutrition interventions to support field practitioners...

Published in 2009, by REACH

REACH Acting at Scale Intervention Guides - Summary of the Acting at Scale Intervention Guides

The Acting at Scale series is a collection of information resources for nutrition practitioners and include an Intervention Guide and Implementation Case Studies for each of the 11 REACH-promoted interventions. These documents aim to provide highly condensed information and lessons learned for scaling up nutrition interventions to support field practitioners...

Published in 2008, by REACH

Repositioning Nutrition as Central to Development: A Strategy for Large-Scale Action

Putting an end to extreme malnutrition will lay the foundation for improving the health and well-being of the present generation and lead to benefits for future generations over the 21st century. This report is written primarily for the community of international development partners, as well as those in government and civil society concerned with action to improve nutrition.

Published in 2006, by World Bank

Rising Food and Fuel Prices: Addressing the Risks to Future Generations

The moderation in global prices over the past few months is scant consolation to the millions who are still facing high domestic prices and have cut back on eating nutritious food and on investing in their child’s schooling.

Published in 2008, by Human Development Network (HDN), Poverty Reduction and Economic Management (PREM) Network, World Bank

SCN News No 34 - Working Together to End Child Hunger and Undernutrition

This SCN News features papers based on presentations made at the Symposium at the 34th SCN Session at FAO, Rome 26 February 2007. The Symposium focused on what we know in theory and what are best practices for creating increased system cohesiveness at all levels in order to accelerate progress towards ending child hunger and undernutrition.

Published in 2007, by UN Standing Committee on Nutrition

SCN News No 36 - Accelerating the Reduction of Maternal and Child Undernutrition

This edition of the SCN News is of special relevance for a variety of reasons, not least of which being the recommendations agreed at the 35th Session held in Hanoi in March 2008, hosted by the Government of Vietnam. The 35th Session was aimed at understanding how to accelerate the reduction of maternal and child undernutrition, drawing on the recently...

Published in 2008, by UN Standing Committee on Nutrition

SENAC Brief: Why pay attention to markets?

Emergency Needs Assessments and the Impact of Food Aid on Local Markets. Briefing paper explaining importance of market analysis for programme managers

Published in 2006, by SENAC - Strengthening Emergency Needs Assessment Capacity