Cash Transfers, Social Protection and Social Cohesion

In partnership with Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, AFD organizes this event with experts and researchers in order to take stock of these experiences and then explore new dimensions from an economic point of view. The following questions, among others will be addressed:

• What are the links between social protection and social cohesion?
• Do the socio-economic benefits of cash transfers persist in the long run?
• Do cash transfers improve access to basic social services?

At the end of the day, a conclusion will focus on the role that social protection can play in the Sahel.

Animated by :

• Jean-Claude Berthelemy (Paris Sorbonne)
• Hélène Djoufelkit (AFD)
• Josselin Thuilliez (Paris Sorbonne)
• Anda David (AFD)

With :

• Luisa Natali, Social Policy Consultant at the UNICEF Office of Research—Innocenti
• Miguel Niño-Zarazúa, Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER
• Nathan Jensen, scientist for the Sustainable Livestock Systems program at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)• Sara Pavanello, expert on the design and implementation of cash programs
• Elsa Valli, member of the Social and Economic Policy Unit at the UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti
• Susan Parker, Researcher at Maryland University• Idris Iffat, Researcher at BHAM University
• Marlous de Milliano, Researcher at the University of North Carolina