Issues in Child and Family Health and Human Development This site was set up to share research, policy, and information related to global health and human development, with a particular emphasis in sub-Saharan Africa. The Mchinji Cash Transfer Human Rights Vulnerability Analysis Online photo album available at http://www.researchafrica.phanfare.com Meeting on the Evaluation of Social Cash Transfer Schemes in Africa Hosted by the Center for Global Health and Development and sponsored by USAID, evaluators, policymakers, and representatives from various donor and technical agencies gathered in Washington DC to discuss the state of evaluations of cash transfer schemes in Africa in an effort to 1) Improve evaluations (which may include developing more rigorous study designs, ensuring that the right questions are asked, that data be high quality, and that results be presented in a manner that policymakers can use) and 2) Better connect evaluators and policymakers to encourage evidence-based decision making around social protection policies In the news... Video: How $13 Changes Lives (The Malawi Social Cash Transfer Video: Cash Payments to Poor Not Only Help Families, but Boost Local Economy, Study Finds BUSPH Deans Report 2009: Article on the Evaluation of the Malawi Social Cash Transfer NEW Report: Economic Evaluation of the Malawi Social Cash Transfer NY Times article: Aid gives alternative to African orphanages Seattle Times article: Aid to families a cheaper option than orphanages