Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:57 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

Unrestricted cash transfers in Malawi are effective for economic development

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The GiveDirectly program, which distributed $700 (equivalent to Malawi's annual per capita income) to eligible adults in two Malawian districts, proved effective as recipients largely invested in businesses like cinemas, tailoring, and selling chilled water, as well as home improvements.