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A Transparent and Effective Cash Assistance Program: Dream or Reality?

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  • Dagher, Leila

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This policy brief proposes a quasi-universal cash transfer program that is essential and timely, particularly in light of the dire socio-economic situation in the country. However, the program should be very carefully designed and implemented in a transparent manner so as not to be used as a medium for vote-buying. Ensuring strong oversight mechanisms and anti-corruption safeguards also provides an opportunity to regain the trust of the Lebanese and other stakeholders, which is the cornerstone of any successful economic recovery plan.

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  • Dagher, Leila, 2021. "A Transparent and Effective Cash Assistance Program: Dream or Reality?," MPRA Paper 116058, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:116058
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    Keywords

    lebanon; cash transfer; social assistance; economics crisis;
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    JEL classification:

    • H12 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government - - - Crisis Management
    • H53 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Welfare Programs
    • H55 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Social Security and Public Pensions

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