@article{488f6b89f18d4a4087461461b112e1ce,
title = "The effectiveness and value for money of cash-based humanitarian assistance: a systematic review",
abstract = "This review aimed to assess evidence on effectiveness and value for money of cash-based humanitarian assistance. We followed standard procedures for review of (quasi) experimental studies and adapted procedures for studies reporting costs, cost-effectiveness, cost–benefit or cost–utility of unconditional cash transfer, conditional cash transfer and voucher programmes in humanitarian settings. Of 4094 identified studies, only five met effectiveness review inclusion criteria. These five, plus five others, met cost review inclusion criteria. Although limited conclusions about comparative effectiveness and value for money can be drawn from this review, findings do provide important insights for consideration in design and evaluation of programmes in crisis-affected settings.",
keywords = "Systematic review, cash transfer, cost effectiveness, humanitarian, well-being",
author = "Hannah Tappis and Shannon Doocy",
note = "Funding Information: We would like to acknowledge Peggy Gross, Tianjing Li, and Eileen O{\textquoteright}Brien for their contributions to the development of review methodology, analysis and reporting. We would also like to thank the following research assistants for their contributions to screening and data extraction processes: Sabria Cornish, Felicity Gonzalez, Emily Lerman, Lily Rubenstein, Ruba Sahab, Ellen Schenk, David Scordino, and Blair Smart. We would also like to thank authors who responded to inquiries for their cooperation and assistance. Review of the protocol and preliminary drafts of this review were provided by the Birte Snilstveit, colleagues and anonymous peer reviewers at the Campbell Collaboration International Development Group. This work was supported by the United Kingdom Department for International Development (contract number PO 40077695). Funding Information: This work was supported by the Department for International Development [PO 40077695]. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Copyright: Copyright 2018 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.",
year = "2018",
month = jan,
day = "2",
doi = "10.1080/19439342.2017.1363804",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "10",
pages = "121--144",
journal = "Journal of Development Effectiveness",
issn = "1943-9342",
publisher = "Taylor and Francis Ltd.",
number = "1",
}