Conditional CT (CCT) programs produce mixed results
Conditional CT (CCT) programs produce mixed results
Conditional CT (CCT) programs transfer money to recipients on the condition that they adhere to certain behaviors, often related to health, nutrition, or education. Unconditional CT (UCCT) programs have no such requirements. Qualitative evidence suggests positive impacts on women’s empowerment; however, quantitative findings are more mixed. CCT programs produce mixed results on long-term nutritional status. The little evidence available on UCT indicates mixed impacts on women’s empowerment and positive impacts on nutrition. Studies have found that conditionality is less important than other factors, such as access to healthcare and child age and sex. Evidence of cash transfer program impacts depending on the gender of the transfer recipient or on the conditionality is also mixed.