Intra-household dynamics and the design of social protection programs: the case of polygamous households in North Burkina Faso

The study took place in 6 villages targeted by the Burkin-Naong-Sa Ya cash transfer programme

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 8 March 2016

• Country: Burkina Faso
• Document Type: Briefing
• Theme: Social Change
• Authors: Guilbert, N, Pierotti, R

Abstract

The World Bank’s Africa Region Gender Innovation Lab partnered with the Burkina Faso Adaptive Social Protection program to conduct a preliminary study in North Burkina Faso examining gender roles and responsibilities within the household. The Burkina Faso Adaptive Social Program is supported by the Department for International Development.

Citation

Guilbert, N.; Pierotti, R. Intra-household dynamics and the design of social protection programs : the case of polygamous households in North Burkina Faso. Gender Innovation Lab policy brief issue no. 16. World Bank, Washington, D.C. (2016) 4p

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Intra-household dynamics and the design of social protection programs: the case of polygamous households in North Burkina Faso

Published 8 March 2016