Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good — and bad

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Published on September 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Fatma Tanis. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Cash transfers, aimed at lifting families out of poverty, are delivered by mobile pone.

In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.

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