STUDYTWE
AK
ECS3704
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 1
2025
Comparison of Cash and In-Kind Transfers as Government Social
Spending Programmes in Zimbabwe
Introduction
Cash transfers involve direct monetary payments to beneficiaries while in-
kind transfers provide goods or services such as food or healthcare. Both aim
to alleviate poverty and improve welfare in Zimbabwe
Cash Transfers
Pros
Cash transfers offer flexibility allowing recipients to allocate funds according
AK
ECS3704
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 1
2025
Comparison of Cash and In-Kind Transfers as Government Social
Spending Programmes in Zimbabwe
Introduction
Cash transfers involve direct monetary payments to beneficiaries while in-
kind transfers provide goods or services such as food or healthcare. Both aim
to alleviate poverty and improve welfare in Zimbabwe
Cash Transfers
Pros
Cash transfers offer flexibility allowing recipients to allocate funds according