Social Assistance Programs and Household Welfare in Eswatini (English)

Eswatini has notably high levels of poverty and inequality. Recurrent, negative shocks are an important contributing factor. This study assesses the performance of the largest social assistance programs in Eswatini, based on 2016/17 national household survey data. It examines the coverage rates of these programs, and their incidence and effectiveness in reducing poverty and inequality. The study also examines the association between program participation...

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Raju,Dhushyanth;

Younger,Stephen D.;
Document Date
2021/06/01
Document Type
Working Paper (Numbered Series)
Report Number
160024
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
Southern Africa,
Region
Eastern and Southern Africa,
Disclosure Date
2021/06/04
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Social Assistance Programs and Household Welfare in Eswatini
Keywords
social assistance program

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Raju,Dhushyanth; Younger,Stephen D..

Social Assistance Programs and Household Welfare in Eswatini (English). Social Protection and Jobs Discussion Paper|no. 2106 Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/102961622793058313

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