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The transformative power of giving young women cash

Dan Kopf

June 21, 2018 |

Quartz |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Malawi

Research, and the evidence from global development campaigns in multiple countries, shows that cash transfers to women can help women to gain more freedom in choosing sexual partners, decrease HIV transmission, and decrease domestic violence. However, the short term cash transfers show proof of short term impact -- for longer term success, greater amounts that allow for greater investment might be necessary.

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