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Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty programme in Ghana
Author(s)William Nyuni
Journal titleBOLD, vol 18, no 4, August 2008
PublisherInternational Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta), August 2008
Pagespp 27-29
Sourcehttp://www.inia.org.mt
KeywordsSocial welfare ; Poverty ; Pilot ; Ghana.
AnnotationThe Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) programme in Ghana is a 5-year pilot programme begun in 2008 to provide social grants (direct cash transfer) to poor, vulnerable and excluded households. About one third of those benefiting are aged 65+, and this article looks at the initial impact of LEAP on those helped and their communities. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-091210205 A
ClassmarkTY: W6: 4UC: 7MS

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