Strengthening cash for work in Zambia (Policy note)

Miscellaneous Sustainable Growth and State Effectiveness

This policy note outlines key recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of Zambia’s Cash for Work (C4W) programme. It highlights six priority areas: ensuring timely payments, improving eligibility screening, tailoring public works to local needs, developing a long-term strategy, strengthening monitoring and reporting, and integrating C4W with the Social Cash Transfer programme.