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Evaluating Conditional Cash Transfers in the Philippines: A Review of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s Impact on Poverty Alleviation

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  • Rowena May T. David

    (Instructor I, College of Education, Bulacan State University, Malolos Bulacan, Philippines 3003)

  • Adrian P. Maroma

    (Instructor I, College of Education, Bulacan State University, Malolos Bulacan, Philippines 3003)

Abstract

The Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program is the most important tool globally for poverty reduction efforts; they are conditional cash transfer programs offering targeted financial support to the lowest-income families contingent upon meeting certain requirements of health, education, and social welfare. This review examines the impact of the Philippines’ flagship poverty reduction program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), in terms of health, education, and empowerment. By synthesizing extant literature, the review identifies key themes regarding the beneficiaries’ perceptions of success, their degree of satisfaction with the program, and its general role in poverty alleviation. The results suggest that success among the beneficiaries does not only relate to economic benefits but also encompasses education, increased family well-being, and active participation in the community. The perceived quality of implementation of the program is a critical determinant in shaping the satisfaction of its beneficiaries and the overall effectiveness of the program. The review concludes with actionable recommendations for improving 4Ps, including strengthening the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and finding gaps in service delivery. Finally, it suggests several avenues for future research to more clearly understand the nuanced impacts CCT programs have on the lives of beneficiaries and the broader socio-economic outcomes.

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  • Rowena May T. David & Adrian P. Maroma, 2024. "Evaluating Conditional Cash Transfers in the Philippines: A Review of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s Impact on Poverty Alleviation," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(12), pages 3258-3266, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:12:p:3258-3266
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    1. Norbert Schady & Ariel Fiszbein & Francisco H.G. Ferreira & Niall Keleher & Margaret Grosh & Pedro Olinto & Emmanuel Skoufias, 2009. "Conditional Cash Transfers : Reducing Present and Future Poverty," World Bank Publications - Books, The World Bank Group, number 2597.
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