Cash-based Programming in South Sudan

A synthesis of evaluations and learning reviews of cash-based programming in South Sudan to include:

• Cash transfers
• Voucher schemes
• Conditional / unconditional grants

Thomas et al., (2018) argue that cash based programmes can work in conflict-affected societies. There is evidence that in South Sudan they help poor households address food needs and nutrition; and by injecting funds from vouchers, paid work, or grants into the local economy affect local markets. These cash based programmes are changing Sudanese society by affecting traditional kinship relationships and social safety networks; and affecting livelihood strategies as people are switching from subsistence to market-based activities. The volume of cash based aid affects exchange rates, commodity prices and the macro economy.

The review identifies and explains how injecting money into communities in growing volume influences the organisation of Sudanese society, including rebel groups and others who might profit.