The Economist published an article that mentioned a study by Amy Margolies and John Hoddinott about the benefits of distributing aid via cash due to the reduced cost of transport and other factors. According to the story, “20% more people could have been helped at no extra cost if everyone received cash instead of food, according to a study of aid in Ecuador, Niger, Uganda and Yemen.”
Hard-nosed compassion (The Economist)
June 30, 2024