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24 September 2026

Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad

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Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad

In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families. (Image credit: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP)

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