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Cash-transfer programs: Laying the groundwork
Distributions of cash can help disaster-affected families meet the complex needs that arise in emergencies. But setting up an effective cash-transfer program requires knowledge, analysis, and a set of skills that take time to develop. As a study of cash transfers in Senegal makes clear, preparedness is key.