VoxDev 155d ago

For decades, governments around the world have spent billions on conditional cash transfer programmes, giving money directly to poor families on the condition that children attend school and receive regular health check-ups. But do these policies actually work? In our first episode of Economics Unpacked, we explore the real-world evidence behind conditional cash transfers, drawing on landmark research from Mexico and Brazil. With the help of expert economists, Susan W. Parker and Joana Naritomi, we look at how these programmes affect education, employment, poverty reduction, and even wider local economies. 0:00 What are conditional cash transfers? 0:43 Progresa in Mexico – Susan W. Parker 2:54 Bolsa Família in Brazil – Joana Naritomi 5:34 More on Progresa 6:13 Conditional Cash Transfers around the world Economics Unpacked brings cutting-edge economic research to the public, breaking down complex policies with world-leading experts – clearly, critically, and without jargon. If you’re interested in economics, public policy, or international development, this series is for you. #economics #mexico #brazil #policy #developmenteconomics