The effectiveness and value for money of cash-based humanitarian assistance: a systematic review

Hannah Tappis and Shannon Doocy

Journal of Development Effectiveness, 2018, vol. 10, issue 1, 121-144

Abstract: This review aimed to assess evidence on effectiveness and value for money of cash-based humanitarian assistance. We followed standard procedures for review of (quasi) experimental studies and adapted procedures for studies reporting costs, cost-effectiveness, cost–benefit or cost–utility of unconditional cash transfer, conditional cash transfer and voucher programmes in humanitarian settings. Of 4094 identified studies, only five met effectiveness review inclusion criteria. These five, plus five others, met cost review inclusion criteria. Although limited conclusions about comparative effectiveness and value for money can be drawn from this review, findings do provide important insights for consideration in design and evaluation of programmes in crisis-affected settings.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2017.1363804

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