The Conversation Africa features SA-TIED research on social Grants and poverty reduction

An article based on an SA-TIED Working Paper was recently featured in The Conversation Africa. The research highlights that increasing the size of the grant is more effective at reducing extreme poverty than expanding eligibility criteria.

The findings offer actionable insights for policymakers, emphasising the grant’s role in alleviating poverty, enabling job searches, and supporting small businesses.

Read the full article here.