Qualitative research and analysis of the economic impacts of cash transfer programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya country study report

Fisher, E., Holland, J. and Attah, R., (2013) Qualitative research and analysis of the economic impacts of cash transfer programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya country study report. Report. OPM/FAO, Oxford/Rome.

Abstract/Summary

This report presents analysis and findings from a qualitative research case study conducted in July 2012 in Kenya, the second of a six country study of the economic impact of cash transfer programmes in Sub Saharan Africa. Starting in 2004, the Kenya Cash Transfer Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme provides a social protection system through regular and predictable cash transfers (US$24 every two months) to poor households living with orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). By 2012/13, CT-OVC was reaching almost 150,000 beneficiary households across 39 districts nationwide. The study was led by Oxford Policy Management for the Food and Agricultural Organisation.