Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Adapting Cash Transfer Programmes for Sustainable Food Security Amongst Vulnerable Ethnic Groups in Mozambique: Evaluations and Stability Studies

Mangwe Mabunda, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Catholic University of Mozambique Zinani Chirambudz, Catholic University of Mozambique Fernando Nhamodzeneshwa, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo Gwenzi Hondo, Department of Research, Lúrio University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18857378
Published: October 7, 2007

Abstract

Cash transfer programmes have been implemented to address food insecurity among vulnerable ethnic groups in Mozambique. However, their long-term sustainability and economic stability remain a concern. The research employs mixed-methods including qualitative interviews with beneficiaries and quantitative data analysis of programme records over two years. Beneficiaries reported a significant improvement in household nutrition, with an average increase of 15% in food consumption per month. Economic stability was observed when cash transfers were aligned with local market prices. The adapted programmes show promise for long-term sustainability and economic stability among vulnerable ethnic groups but require ongoing evaluation and adjustment based on local conditions. Continued monitoring of programme outcomes is recommended, along with refining transfer amounts according to inflation rates and cost-of-living changes.

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Mangwe Mabunda, Zinani Chirambudz, Fernando Nhamodzeneshwa, Gwenzi Hondo (2007). Adapting Cash Transfer Programmes for Sustainable Food Security Amongst Vulnerable Ethnic Groups in Mozambique: Evaluations and Stability Studies. African Public Economics, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18857378

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Cash Transfer ProgrammesFood SecurityEthnic GroupsSustainability StudiesEconomic StabilityGeographic AnalysisDevelopment Economics

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