{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6433ecc2221abd00113a48c1/643d061cff1e4d0011ab9000?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Value for Money of Cash Transfers and Operational Models: Insights into the recipients’ perspective","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/cover/1681124395675-da3cd9e1cc5da963754ac78227b9548b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This podcast presents the key findings of the project \"<a href=\"https://www.keyaidconsulting.com/portfolio/dfid-contributing-to-humanitarian-reform-through-cash-programming-scale-up/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How design influences value for money</a>\". This research aimed to contribute to the proof-of-concept on how to design and deliver cash assistance that aligns with end-users’ expectations and maximises Value-for-Money. It sought to answer the question: to what extent is the value for money of cash assistance influenced by the design of the programme?</p><p>This research examined three design decisions in particular: (1) using a unified delivery platform; (2) using existing social safety nets for delivery; and (3) the consolidation of cash transfers.</p><p>Drawing on available global evidence and four country case studies – Colombia, Jordan, Kenya and Turkey, this research report discusses in detail what influence these three design-related decisions have on the value for money of cash assistance.</p>","author_name":"Helene Juillard"}