This report by Save the Children emphasizes the role of cash transfers in lowering child mortality. It argues that well-designed cash transfer programs can help tackle many of the determinants of child mortality, most immediately by increasing access to healthcare and reducing malnutrition.The report draws on evidence across a number of countries to demonstrate that cash transfers have helped poor people to access food and healthcare, and to enhance the status of women (itself one of the most significant determinants of child survival). It further argues that cash transfers also have important positive economic benefits, helping to create livelihood opportunities, increase labor productivity and earnings, stimulate local markets, and cushion families from the worst effects of crises.
Content of type (all types) tagged with "Gender" for the period July 2009
Gender describes the expectations that society has of women and men, girls and boys, and the way they relate to each other. Gender expectations shape the economic roles and strategies that young people are taught to pursue, and result in different vulnerability factors among youth and children. This section of the website draws together resources on the topic of gender issues in economic strengthening for children and youth to provide practitioners and donors with the information necessary to better meet the specific needs of vulnerable girls and boys.
Creator:
Jennifer Yablonski
Michael O'Donnell
Publisher:
Save the Children
Date:
2009
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