Conditional Cash Transfers in Latin America: The Impact of Juntos in Peru in Addressing Multi- Dimensional Poverty
Abstract
In this paper, I present an analysis of the Juntos Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT)
program which is the largest component of social protection in Peru. This analysis
highlights the root causes for why Peru needs to combat social exclusion and poverty
through social safety nets. An additional review of the current program discusses
relevant program achievements and program flaws in design and implementation. A comparative
analysis of prominent CCT programs in Latin America, Bolsa Familia in Brazil and Prospera
in Mexico, provide a basis for how improvements can be made to the Juntos program
in order to address the issue of persistent multi-dimensional and multigenerational
poverty in Peru. My analysis found that important design and implementation features
could be reformed to improve the efficiency and equity of the program, taking into
consideration the feasibility of the implementation. Even under perfect design and
implementation measures, CCT programs alone cannot resolve the deep-rooted issues
perpetuating multidimensional poverty in Peru. Reforms to the Juntos program will
allocate resources more efficiently to maximize Peru’s investment in human capital.
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Bolz, Carlhey C. (2017). Conditional Cash Transfers in Latin America: The Impact of Juntos in Peru in Addressing
Multi- Dimensional Poverty. Master's project, Duke University. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/15754.More Info
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