Briefing Shaping policy for development odi.org Cash transfers for refugees An opportunity to bridge the gap between humanitarian assistance and social protection Martina Ulrichs, Jessica Hagen-Zanker and Rebecca Holmes January 2017 Key messages • Regular, predictable cash transfers are critical for refugees’ access to secure shelter and can reduce reliance on negative coping strategies. • The effectiveness of cash transfers in helping refugees to access services and employment ultimately depends on enabling national policies being in place. • Short-term and unpredictable funding cycles reduce long-term impact potential on economic and social outcomes.
Cash transfers for refugees : An opportunity to bridge the gap between humanitarian assistance and social protection
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