Check out IFPRI's latest research on cash transfer programs and their impact on economic outcomes, particularly in the context of nutrition training. The study, focused on impoverished women in rural Bangladesh, delves into the effects of providing cash or food transfers, with or without nutrition training.
Surprisingly, the findings reveal that incorporating nutrition training into these programs leads to an increase in both consumption and assets, despite the transfer value remaining unchanged. The evidence suggests that the training not only boosts income generation but also points to potential factors, such as enhanced social capital, agency, knowledge, and empowerment.
If you're interested in the intersection of economic impacts and nutrition training in cash transfer programs, dive deeper into the study's insights.
Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2023.106414
Citation:
Ahmed, A. U., Hoddinott, J., Roy, S., & Sraboni, E. (2024b). Transfers, nutrition programming, and economic well-being: Experimental evidence from Bangladesh. World Development, 173, 106414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2023.106414