Analysis of livelihood cash grant programme implemented for older people after Tsunami

Publication language
English
Pages
42pp
Date published
01 Dec 2008
Type
Programme/project reviews
Keywords
Cash-based transfers (CBT), Livelihoods, Disasters, Older people, Tsunamis
Countries
Indonesia
Organisations
HelpAge International

This report aims to provide a comprehensive account of the livelihood cash grant
programme that was implemented in 2007, by HelpAged International as part of its Tsunami Response Programme, as well as the steps that were taken to strengthen the programme in 2008. The primary purposes behind this report are the following: :

  • To contribute to the growing body of evidence that older people are still willing and able to work and should therefore be included in livelihood projects in development or post-emergency programmes.
  • To serve as a resource for professionals working in development or emergency programmes who are interested in including older people in their livelihood interventions.
  • To highlight the challenges and issues faced by the programme team in implementing the project.
  • To provide ideas for policy-level changes in implementing programme of this nature in the future.