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Evaluation of the Cash Transfer Project
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The likelihood of negative economic impacts by Covid-19 in Nepal is high. The World Bank estimated that economic growth would fall to a range between 1.5 % and 2.8 % in FY2020 and it was likely the country would not experience significant economic growth in 2021. The country’s economy, mostly reliant on tourism industry, remittances and agricultural activity, which have weakened from all angles, including declined imports and exports, is most likely to increase poverty among the population.
Many households with earnings or livelihood loss became food insecure during lockdowns in Nepal. Households living in rural areas and almost half of low-income families became food insecure, with over 20% changing diets and reducing food intake of their children. A considerable increase is observed among households reporting children’s education as one of their top immediate needs at present. The other two are financial support and employment, and food for 30% of households remains as immediate need. In response to growing needs of the households, UNICEF initiated a one-off cash transfer in the amount of NPR 2,000 per child and covering up to 2 children in each household. This response is based on evidence coming from UNICEF's nationally representative survey and robust analysis of the situation of children and their families. Since all CFT participants have children, the cash transfer of UNICEF does not entail any specific criterion, but the participants were asked if they would be willing to receive cash to meet the needs of their children. In total, 5,700 households from various income group, who experienced income/livelihood loss and are struggling for food and with increasing needs of their children, volunteered to become a recipient of a cash transfer.
The evaluation of the cash transfer results will contribute to enhancing shock responsive cash transfer and social protection schemes.
Report Details
| Year Published | |
| Type | |
| Joint | No |
| Partner/s | N/A |
| Consultant name | |
| Agency Focal Point | Thakur Dhakal |
| Focal Point Email | tdhakal@unicef.org |
| Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | No |
| Geographic Scope | Country |
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