Cash transfer programs can be a cost-effective way to improve the lives of poor households in countries around the world by addressing severe budget constraints and investment needs in education, health, household, and business domains. The programs come in a myriad of designs that vary by conditionality, targeted population, size of grant, frequency of grant, and length of the program. AIR is proud to be among the forefront of those generating rigorous evidence on the latest cash transfer programs, helping stakeholders and policymakers learn how, when, and why these programs generate the desired effects. Learn more about these programs and studies.