Cash Handouts as a Cure All? The nonprofit GiveDirectly has been gaining attention for its experiment in Malawi, where eligible adults in two districts receive unprecedented $700 cash grants.
While this novel approach to development aid is exciting, it's essential to examine the broader implications and historical context of such initiatives. A New Model for Development Aid?
GiveDirectly's program is based on the idea that direct cash transfers can be a more efficient model for addressing poverty than traditional forms of aid.