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Our Daily Bread : What is the Evidence on Comparing Cash versus Food Transfers?

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dc.contributor.authorGentilini, Ugo
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-08T21:15:19Z
dc.date.available2014-09-08T21:15:19Z
dc.date.issued2014-07
dc.description.abstractThis paper reviews key issues in the 'cash versus food' debate, including as they relate to political economy, theory, evidence, and practice. In doing so, it benefited from a new generation of 12 impact evaluations deliberately comparing alternative transfer modalities. Findings show that differences in effectiveness vary by indicator, although they tend to be moderate on average. In some cases differences are more marked (i.e., food consumption and calorie availability), but in most instances they are not statistically significant. In general, transfers' performance and their difference seem a function of the organic and fluid interactions among factors like the profile and 'initial conditions' of beneficiaries, the capacity of local markets, and program objectives and design. Costs associated with cash transfers and vouchers tend to be substantially lower relative to food. Yet methods for cost-effectiveness analysis vary and need to be more standardized and nuanced. The reviewed evaluations are helping to shift the debate from one shaped by ideology, political economy and 'inference' of evidence to one centering on robust and context-specific results.en
dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/214-/7-/19804776/daily-bread-evidence-comparing-cash-versus-food-transfers
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/19981
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/19981
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherWorld Bank Group, Washington, DC
dc.relation.ispartofseriesSocial protection and labor discussion paper;no. 1420
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.subjectADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL INPUTS
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
dc.subjectANEMIA
dc.subjectAVAILABILITY OF FOOD
dc.subjectBARS
dc.subjectBENEFICIARIES
dc.subjectBENEFICIARY
dc.subjectBREAD
dc.subjectCALORIC INTAKE
dc.subjectCALORIE INTAKE
dc.subjectCASH GRANTS
dc.subjectCASH INTERVENTIONS
dc.subjectCASH PAYMENTS
dc.subjectCASH TRANSFER
dc.subjectCASH TRANSFER PROGRAMS
dc.subjectCASH TRANSFERS
dc.subjectCASSAVA
dc.subjectCEREALS
dc.subjectCHILD MALNUTRITION
dc.subjectCHOCOLATE
dc.subjectCHRONIC FOOD INSECURITY
dc.subjectCHRONIC MALNUTRITION
dc.subjectCOGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectCONDIMENTS
dc.subjectCONDITIONAL CASH
dc.subjectCONDITIONAL TRANSFER
dc.subjectCONSUMPTION SMOOTHING
dc.subjectCORN
dc.subjectCOST-EFFECTIVENESS
dc.subjectDAIRY
dc.subjectDIET
dc.subjectDISTRIBUTION OF BENEFITS
dc.subjectDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH
dc.subjectDISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
dc.subjectDISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
dc.subjectDRIED FISH
dc.subjectEGGS
dc.subjectEXTREME POVERTY
dc.subjectFAMINE
dc.subjectFAMINES
dc.subjectFARMERS
dc.subjectFLOUR
dc.subjectFOOD ACCESS
dc.subjectFOOD AID
dc.subjectFOOD ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectFOOD AVAILABILITY
dc.subjectFOOD BASKET
dc.subjectFOOD BASKETS
dc.subjectFOOD COMMODITIES
dc.subjectFOOD CONSUMPTION
dc.subjectFOOD DEMAND
dc.subjectFOOD DISTRIBUTION
dc.subjectFOOD EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectFOOD FOR EDUCATION
dc.subjectFOOD INSECURITY
dc.subjectFOOD ITEMS
dc.subjectFOOD NEEDS
dc.subjectFOOD POLICY
dc.subjectFOOD PRICES
dc.subjectFOOD PRODUCTION
dc.subjectFOOD PROGRAMS
dc.subjectFOOD PURCHASES
dc.subjectFOOD QUANTITY
dc.subjectFOOD RATION
dc.subjectFOOD RATIONS
dc.subjectFOOD SECURITY
dc.subjectFOOD SECURITY INDICATORS
dc.subjectFOOD SECURITY ISSUES
dc.subjectFOOD SHORTAGE
dc.subjectFOOD STAMP
dc.subjectFOOD STAMPS
dc.subjectFOOD TRANSFER
dc.subjectFOOD TRANSFERS
dc.subjectFOOD-FOR-WORK
dc.subjectFOODS
dc.subjectFRUIT
dc.subjectFRUITS
dc.subjectGLOBAL FOOD PRODUCTION
dc.subjectGRAINS
dc.subjectHEALTH CARE
dc.subjectHOME RATION
dc.subjectHOME RATIONS
dc.subjectHONEY
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD FOOD
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD FOOD CONSUMPTION
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD INCOME
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD LEVEL
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD RESOURCES
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD SIZE
dc.subjectHUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
dc.subjectHUNGER
dc.subjectINCOME
dc.subjectINCOME GROWTH
dc.subjectINSURANCE
dc.subjectIRON
dc.subjectLABELING
dc.subjectLEAN SEASON
dc.subjectLEGUMES
dc.subjectMAINTENANCE PROGRAM
dc.subjectMAIZE
dc.subjectMAIZE MARKET
dc.subjectMALNUTRITION
dc.subjectMARKET ANALYSIS
dc.subjectMARKET PRICES
dc.subjectMEAT
dc.subjectMEATS
dc.subjectMICRONUTRIENTS
dc.subjectMILK POWDER
dc.subjectNATURAL DISASTERS
dc.subjectNUTRIENT
dc.subjectNUTRIENTS
dc.subjectNUTRITION ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectNUTRITION NEEDS
dc.subjectNUTRITION TRAINING
dc.subjectNUTRITIONAL CONTENT
dc.subjectNUTRITIONAL VALUE
dc.subjectNUTRITIOUS FOOD
dc.subjectOILS AND FATS
dc.subjectPALM OIL
dc.subjectPASTA
dc.subjectPEANUTS
dc.subjectPOLITICAL ECONOMY
dc.subjectPOOR
dc.subjectPOOR PEOPLE
dc.subjectPOOR POPULATIONS
dc.subjectPOTATOES
dc.subjectPOVERTY GAP
dc.subjectPOVERTY LINE
dc.subjectPOVERTY-REDUCING POLICIES
dc.subjectPROTECTION SYSTEMS
dc.subjectPROVISION OF FOOD
dc.subjectPUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
dc.subjectPUBLIC TRANSFERS
dc.subjectPUBLIC WORKS
dc.subjectPULSES
dc.subjectPURCHASING POWER
dc.subjectRED BEANS
dc.subjectREFUGEE CAMPS
dc.subjectRICE
dc.subjectRISK MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectRURAL
dc.subjectRURAL MAINTENANCE
dc.subjectRURAL ROADS
dc.subjectSAFETY NET
dc.subjectSAFETY NET PROGRAMS
dc.subjectSAFETY NET TRANSFERS
dc.subjectSAFETY NETS
dc.subjectSAVINGS
dc.subjectSCHOOL FEEDING
dc.subjectSCHOOL FEES
dc.subjectSEAFOOD
dc.subjectSHARE OF TRANSFERS
dc.subjectSOCIAL PROTECTION
dc.subjectSOCIAL SAFETY NETS
dc.subjectSORGHUM
dc.subjectSTAPLE FOODS
dc.subjectSTARCH
dc.subjectSUGAR
dc.subjectSUPERMARKET
dc.subjectSUPERMARKETS
dc.subjectTARGETING
dc.subjectTEA
dc.subjectTEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
dc.subjectTRANSACTION COSTS
dc.subjectTRANSFER AMOUNT
dc.subjectTRANSFER AMOUNTS
dc.subjectTRANSFER INCOME
dc.subjectTRANSFER PROGRAM
dc.subjectTRANSFER PROGRAMS
dc.subjectTRANSFER SIZES
dc.subjectTRANSFERS IN CASH
dc.subjectTUBERS
dc.subjectVEGETABLES
dc.subjectVITAMIN
dc.subjectVOUCHER SCHEME
dc.subjectVOUCHERS
dc.subjectVULNERABLE GROUP
dc.subjectVULNERABLE PEOPLE
dc.subjectWFP
dc.subjectWHEAT
dc.subjectWHEAT FLOUR
dc.subjectWORKS PROGRAM
dc.titleOur Daily Bread : What is the Evidence on Comparing Cash versus Food Transfers?en
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okr.crosscuttingsolutionareaJobs
okr.date.disclosure2014-07-18
okr.date.doiregistration2025-05-05T11:29:52.902688Z
okr.doctypePublications & Research::Working Paper
okr.docurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/214-/7-/19804776/daily-bread-evidence-comparing-cash-versus-food-transfers
okr.globalpracticeAgriculture
okr.globalpracticeSocial Protection and Labor
okr.globalpracticePoverty
okr.globalpracticeHealth, Nutrition, and Population
okr.globalpracticeTrade and Competitiveness
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okr.identifier.externaldocumentum000456286_20140718154645
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum19804776
okr.identifier.report89502
okr.language.supporteden
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okr.topicPoverty Reduction::Rural Poverty Reduction
okr.topicAgriculture::Food Security
okr.topicHealth, Nutrition and Population::Nutrition
okr.topicFood and Beverage Industry
okr.topicSocial Protections and Labor::Safety Nets and Transfers
okr.topicIndustry
okr.unitSocial Protect & Labor - GP (GSPDR)
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