Impact of Unconditional Cash Transfers (UCT) on Household Poverty in Sana’a, Yemen
This study aims to assess the impact of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program on household poverty and living conditions in Sana’a, Yemen, during 2021. For data collection, 133 beneficiaries were selected out of 1,000 households enrolled in the Social Welfare Fund. The collected data were analyzed using a quantitative approach. Findings show that the UCT program positively affected household income, food security, healthcare access, and educational expenditures, while its impact on income-generating activities and structural housing improvements appeared to be limited. The majority of participants reported a high level of satisfaction, with 87% considering the program effective. The study recommends adjusting transfer amounts to meet inflation, complementing UCTs with livelihood support, and integrating cash transfers into broader social protection strategies to maximize impact.
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