Politics, Public Policy and Social Protection in Africa - Evidence from Cash Transfer Programmes (Paperback)

Africa is now in a much-improved position to support its poor and vulnerable people. It has more money, more policy commitment and abundant intervention programmes. Yet the number of citizens living lives of desperation, or at risk of destitution, is at an all-time high, and still rising. What is turning such positive prospects into such a disappointing result? Politics, Public Policy and Social Protection in Africa reveals key answers, drawing on empirical studies of cash transfer programmes in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda. Social cash transfer might be the most effective "safety net" formula to emerge so far. The country chapters in this book explore why it works and how it might be harnessed for poverty alleviation. The studies uncover the very different motives of donors, politicians and the poor themselves for making it their preferred choice; why governments are not expanding the donor-driven pilot programmes as expected, and why ruling elites are not trying to help or hinder a concept which, on the face of it, could derail one of their most lucrative gravy trains. This book will be of value and interest to researchers and students of African politics, African social policy and sociology, as well as policy maker and donors.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Contemporary African Politics
Release date:	December 2019
First published:	2017
Editors:	Nicholas Awortwi • Emmanuel Aiyede
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	156
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-88509-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Promotions
LSN:	0-367-88509-3
Barcode:	9780367885090

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