This paper follows a quasi-experimental research design to assess the impact of the
electronic payment system of Mexico's Progresa-Oportunidades-Prospera (POP) …

Development Connections takes stock of recent advances in what is broadly known as
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The authors seek to discover how …

This paper follows a quasi-experimental research design to assess the impact of the
electronic payment system of Mexico's Oportunidades programme. The switch from cash …

This article discusses the potential benefits and challenges that may arise if CCT
programmes were to deposit transfers directly into recipients' savings accounts. Over 33 …

The European Report on Development examines the need and potential for expanding
social protection in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as its feasibility and likely development …

This paper follows a quasi-experimental research design to assess the impact of the
electronic payment system of Mexico's Oportunidades programme. The switch from cash …

In Mexico, only about 47% of the population has a bank account and almost all transactions
are conducted in cash—trends notably lower than in countries with similar levels of GDP per …

A partir de enero de 2012, la entrega de los apoyos monetarios del programa comenzó a
realizarse por medio de tarjetas de débito o tarjetas prepagadas, asociadas a una cuenta …

* Licenciado en Economía e ingeniero comercial de la Pontificia Universidad Católica y
máster en Economía de la Universidad de Chicago. Ha sido alcalde de Las Condes, alcalde …

• During 2010, in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), a total of 17 counties ran at the
national scale at least 18 conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs. These programs assist …