A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF CASH TRANSFER PROGRAM IN KACHIN STATE, MYANMAR (Case Study of Waingmaw and Chiphwe Townships)

Abstract

This study focused on impact of Cash Transfer Program to Internal Displaced Person (IDP) in Waingmaw and Chiphwe townships which are in Kachin State. This study used descriptive method and is cross-sectional study. It targeted the IDP’s community in the Waingmaw and Chiphwe townships, who have received Cash assistance to cover their food security, to explore on impact of CTP via the questionnaire. This study has learnt that Cash Transfer Program (CTP) has led to a significant increase in household food insecurity of internal displaced people in Kachin State with 87% households were found at above acceptable HDDS score and 78% of the respondent households were above acceptable food consumption score. However, the amount of cash the beneficiaries supported with is not enough to cover the HHs food needs and others, particularly health, education and investment in livelihood. The cash transfer value to meet the food basket value and others alternative food assistance and/or livelihood support should be sought to address the need of the communities. The implementing organizations should design CTP to address IDP concerns and support the stability and sustainability of food supplies