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Targeting social spending to the poor with proxy - means testing: Colombia's SISBEN system (English)

Abstract

While targeting can effectively channel resources to the poor, implementation details matter tremendously to distributive outcomes. Several key factors affect performance, including: data collection processes; information management; household assessment... See More +

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  • Castaneda, Tarsicio;
  • 2005/06/01
  • Working Paper (Numbered Series)
  • 32759
  • 1
  • 1
  • Colombia
  • Latin America & Caribbean
  • 2010/07/01
  • Disclosed
  • Targeting social spending to the poor with proxy - means testing: Colombia's SISBEN system
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