Concern Worldwide's Food and Cash Transfer (FACT) Programme
This report evaluates Concern Worldwide's cash and food transfer program in response to Malawi's 2005-2006 food crisis.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Concern Worldwide |
| Authors: | James Davey, Stephen Devereux |
| Geographic focus: | Malawi |
Methods
The research method involved monitoring and evaluation (M&E) surveys, case studies, and an external evaluation led by Stephen Devereux of the Overseas Development Institute (ODI).
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Key Insights
Concern Worldwide implemented a Food and Cash Transfer (FACT) program in Malawi during the 2005-2006 food crisis, providing emergency aid to households excluded from government assistance. The program aimed to support nutritional needs, prevent destructive coping strategies, and assess cash transfers' effectiveness in emergencies. Concern's monitoring revealed that most households consumed the food aid and spent the majority of cash on basic needs. The program also had positive impacts on household food security and local labor markets, with some evidence of investment in agriculture and asset accumulation. However, challenges included intra-community tensions and the risk of cash misuse. The report recommends further refinement of cash transfers, including index linking to food prices and targeting female household members to reduce wasteful expenditure.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Malawi geographic scope | cash transfer | cash transfers | economy | emergency aid | fact | food | food crisis | gender dynamics | household food security | investment strategies | labour markets | market impact | policy recommendations | social obligations | worldwide