Learning effects of conditional cash transfers: The role of class size and composition

Conditional Cash Transfers in the Arab Region and the Dilemma of Social Justice

“…70 Some researchers consider it among the most innovative CCT programmes in developing countries in promoting education for children from poor families. 71 In Egypt, CCTs provided under the Takaful programme have continuously reduced dropout rates and improved retention rates among girls, enabling them to continue their education. Better results could have been achieved by increasing the amounts provided, as families are unable to finance educational expenses and meet the conditions of eligibility, such as preventing children from repeating grades and improving achievement indicators.…”