Panel Paper:
Beyond Aggregate Measures: Exploring the Impact of Local Structures on Economic Multipliers of Social Pensions in Uganda
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Using a qualitative inquiry into the differences in local economy multiplier effects of Uganda’s social pension scheme in communities endowed with key sets of infrastructure and services and those without, this study provides in-depth evidence on the factors enabling local multiplier effects. Particular attention is given to the community effects including effects on non-recipients and local structural circumstances.Preliminary findings indicate vital differences in economic multiplier effects between areas that are more integrated into the economy and those with comparatively very limited integration. These findings are highly relevant for policy making in the context of cash transfer programs and can make important contributions to better coordinated policy interventions.
Keywords: Social pensions, structural circumstances, multiplier effects, Uganda