MYTH 01Cash transfers increase spending on alcohol & tobacco REALITY 01No evidence of increased spending.Spending on alcohol actually decreased in Lesotho. MYTH 02Cash transfers are handouts that are spent rather than invested REALITY 02Cash transfers increase overall production and investment in farms and education. MYTH 03Cash transfers increase fertility REALITY 03Cash transfers have no impact on fertility.In some countries early pregnancies are actually reduced. MYTH 04Cash transfers create inflation REALITY 04No inflation detected.In Ethiopia, for every $ transferred, $1.50 generated for the local economy. MYTH 05Cash transfers create dependency REALITY 05Cash transfers increase productive activities and have positive multiplier effects, boosting growth in rural areas. MYTH 06Cash transfers are too costly to sustain REALITY 06At scale, cash transfers are feasible and well within the budgets of any government. Twitter Facebook
