Azeri dreams of owning a commercial house. He achieved a significant step towards this goal by buying a cow. This investment aims to support his education and provide the foundation for his future home.

Thomas has started a fish farm and purchased materials for his home. Thanks to the cashtransfers, he's proud to be contributing to his community and providing for his family.

They aim to expand their coffee farm, a crucial step towards economic stability and self-sufficiency.

Unconditional cash transfers have empowered him to make significant improvements to his life.

Our evidence based approach in action

Joyce, a resilient 73-year-old farmer from Uganda, once faced the harsh reality of hunger.

He plans to complete the construction of his new home and establish a piggery project.

Coline, a dedicated father of five, has been a coffee farmer in Nebbi district for years. Before the project, life was a constant struggle. Limited dietary options and the inability to afford labor for his coffee farm were major challenges.

Since joining the project, Irene and Wilfred's lives have undergone a positive transformation. They are now able to consistently pay school fees, ensuring their children's education. By taking back control of their plantation, they can optimize harvest timing, resulting in higher-quality coffee and increased income.

With these multiple income streams in place, he is now focused on expanding his coffee farm operations and growing his firewood business. This ambitious plan will not only secure his family's financial future but also contribute to the local economy.

People’s income drastically increased because of professionalization, diversification and not to be forced anymore to sell at a too low price.

Let's continue to empower individuals like Eunice. Your support can make a world of difference.

He now proudly employed local laborers, alleviating the physical and financial strain of harvesting. Additionally, he invested in groundnut seeds, diversifying his income.

Meet Joseph, a dedicated entrepreneur who's making waves in his community.

He and his wife have been able to buy livestock, install a solar panel and battery for lighting, and build a fishpond.

We are excited to announce a new country, our third country !!! IVORY COAST

IPIS undertook a comprehensive endline study to evaluate key indicators related to the socio-economic, physical, and mental well-being of UCT recipients, and provide insights into the impact of the UCT programme on beneficiaries.

The entreprenurial adventures such as those undertaken by the Tweyambe women’s group have enabled them to divert from the usual bar operating & alcohol manufacture which as stated earlier has enabled reduction in alcohol consumption in the community.

We are delighted to announce that our research on unconditional cash transfers in Uganda has reached a significant milestone: Filippo Grisolia successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on the 24th of September 2024!

Did you know that in the 2021 - 2022 world bank survey of over 36 economies on the African continent, in 16 of them well over 50 percent of adults had an (bank) account. They include Kenya (79 percent), Senegal (56 percent), and South Africa (85 percent).