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What type of transfer is best?

What type of transfer is best?. Gerald Nyasulu Concern Universal. Three types of transfer: Cash Vouchers In-kind (goods package + maize flour) We recommend: Cash & in-kind (maize flour only) We do not recommend: Vouchers ….. Why?. Criteria for comparison of transfers.

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What type of transfer is best?

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  1. What type of transfer is best? Gerald Nyasulu Concern Universal

  2. Three types of transfer: • Cash • Vouchers • In-kind (goods package + maize flour) • We recommend: • Cash & in-kind (maize flour only) • We do not recommend: • Vouchers ….. Why?

  3. Criteria for comparison of transfers We will compare the transfers in terms of: • Well-being of beneficiaries • Did the transfers reduce hunger? • Did the transfers reduce unmet needs? • Logistics of different transfers • Comparative costs

  4. Did the transfers reduce hunger? Improvement in meals eaten by beneficiaries

  5. Average number of times beneficiary ate nsima yesterday 1 BL BL BL FI FI FI Nov Nov Nov Feb Feb Feb Apr Apr Apr Cash Voucher In-kind

  6. Average number of times beneficiary ate meat, chicken or fish last week 1 BL BL BL FI FI FI Nov Nov Nov Feb Feb Feb Apr Apr Apr Cash Voucher In-kind

  7. Meeting other basic needs • In-kind transfers reduced unmet need for items included in pack of goods • e.g. blankets, metal cooking pots Cash and vouchers more effective in reducing unmet needs for other items • e.g. clothes (not included in pack) • Cash did better than vouchers

  8. Reduction in unmet need for blankets by type of transfer Cash Voucher In-kind

  9. Reduction in unmet need for clothing by type of transfer In-kind Cash Voucher

  10. Reduction in unmet need for soap by type of transfer In-kind Cash Voucher

  11. Cash Vouchers Coordinating retailers Printing Commissions Reconciliation In-kind Liaison with suppliers Proportion of total cost that reaches beneficiaries Cash: 62% In-kind: 61% Vouchers: 56% Logistics and cost

  12. Recommendation Combination of: In-kind (maize flour only) Meets basic food needs Cash Provides other items – animal protein, basic needs goods such as soap, clothing, blankets Avoid vouchers – like cash, but less efficient!

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