Publication: Pantawid Pamilya 2017 Assessment: An Update of the Philippine Conditional Cash Transfer’s Implementation Performance
Date
2019-09
ISSN
Published
2019-09
Author(s)
Abstract
This is the fourth benefit incidence
analysis of the Philippines’ conditional cash transfer
program that uses standard measures to assess the
implementation performance of the Pantawid Pamilyang
Pilipino Program. The analysis shows that despite the
program’s rapid expansion since it was piloted in 2007, it
maintains good targeting accuracy, progressivity, and cost
efficiency in delivering assistance to the poor. However,
the recent halt in program expansion and use of outdated
targeting system have resulted in lower coverage levels and
incidence rates among the poor. Also, the inability to
adjust benefit levels with inflation has resulted in lower
generosity of benefits. Still, using the latest nationwide
household survey data for 2017, the analysis shows that
Pantawid Pamilya helps reduce poverty incidence and income
inequality by 1.3 percentage point and 0.6 percentage point,
respectively. Adjustments in the benefit level and program
coverage are recommended to maintain the program’s
relevance, adequacy of assistance, sustained impact on
beneficiary welfare.
Citation
“Acosta, Pablo; Avalos, Jorge; Zapanta, Arianna. 2019. Pantawid Pamilya 2017 Assessment; Pantawid Pamilya 2017 Assessment : An Update of the Philippine Conditional Cash Transfer’s Implementation Performance. World Bank Social Protection Policy Note,no. 18;. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/32510 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”