Presentation/Lecture
| Feb 2025
The Graduation Approach – Cost-effectiveness and unintended effects
4th Meeting of the Women's Economic Empowerment Learning Network - The Graduation Approach
The presentation reviews existing literature on the Graduation Approach (GA), highlighting its higher upfront costs compared to cash transfers but also its greater long-term income and consumption gains, which persist for years and make it cost-effective over time. Studies show GA is more cost-effective than microfinance or traditional livelihood programs, though less immediate in its impact, and stress the need for more evidence on lump-sum cash transfers. It also notes potential unintended negative impacts and targeting challenges that can shape program outcomes.
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