Cash and food transfers: A primer

After summarising existing cash and food transfers, the author draws out the main context factors that make it possible to select the optimal type of transfer. He questions the dichotomy between emergency food aid and cash for development activities. Some of the factors that help decide which option or group of actions will be the most appropriate are the programme objectives, market analysis and beneficiary needs and preferences.

Ugo Gentilini, WFP - 2007