Learning from Cash Plus: A Summary of Evidence

<p dir="ltr">This paper aims to provide an evidence base for what works best in terms of cash plus programmes, referring to approaches that combine cash transfers with additional inputs, interventions and support to amplify the effects of the transfers. As a desk-based review, it draws on secondary literature, including existing studies and evaluations. The paper identifies different potential cash plus combinations and delivery models, emphasising that cash plus and graduation are not directly interchangeable. The paper then presents and discusses existing evidence of cash plus approaches and impacts across a range of sectors: nutrition, health, women’s empowerment, livelihoods and assets. Drawing on the evidence base and wider literature, the paper identifies key lessons for countries adopting or expanding cash plus programmes, focusing on policy-level factors, basic building blocks and programme-level factors, and supply-side factors.</p>