Essays about: "Social Transfer Programmes"

Found 3 essays containing the words Social Transfer Programmes.

  1. 1. Elderly Caregivers in Skipped-generation Households in Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Nilsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Ageing; Caregiving; Welfare Regime; Intergenerational Transfer; Extended Family; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In Zambia recent socio-economic changes are placing an undue burden on the elderly. The burden is greatly associated with the HIV and AIDS epidemic, which has led to increased mortality of prime aged adults. READ MORE

  3. 2. Factors Influencing the Divergence and Convergence of ICTs within African Diaspora Entities in the United Kingdom

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Samah Ahmed; [2018]
    Keywords : Diaspora; African diaspora organisation; Transnationalism; Globalisation; ICT4D;

    Abstract : With the increase in International migration, migrants and diasporas contribution and engagement with their countries of origin has seen growing focus from academics, policymakers, governments and other stakeholders. This has been especially the case in the development sector where remittances form a sizeable percentage of some low-income country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). READ MORE

  4. 3. Social Protection in Kenya: The Use of Cash Transfer Programmes in Progressively Addressing Poverty and Vulnerability

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Krystle Kabare; [2015]
    Keywords : Social Protection; Social Transfer Programmes; Cash Transfer; Human Rights Principles; Progressive Realisation; Capability Approach; Kenya;

    Abstract : This research study focuses on the social protection sector in Kenya, with a special emphasis on social assistance programmes. Although Kenya has made strides in terms of economic development and the improvement of access to education and healthcare, 45.9% of the population continues to survive on less than $1.25 a day. READ MORE