Welcome to the Evidence Map—a comprehensive resource designed to help you explore the global research on graduation and lump-sum cash transfer programs for poverty alleviation.

This interactive map organises more than 100 studies from Asia, Africa, and the Americas, making it easy to discover what works, where, and for whom. The evidence map presents a clear matrix of program components (such as asset transfers, cash grants, training, and coaching) and the outcomes they impact (including income, food security, health, education, and more).

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What can you do here?

• Browse the evidence: Quickly find studies by intervention type and outcome.

• Identify gaps: See where more research is needed to inform future programs and policies.

• Support decision-making: Use the map to inform evidence-based strategies for scaling up effective poverty reduction initiatives.

The evidence map is designed for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the impact of graduation and lump-sum cash transfer programs. It does not provide recommendations, but it makes the existing evidence accessible and easy to navigate—empowering you to make informed decisions and spark new research.

Start exploring to unlock insights that can help shape the future of poverty alleviation.

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How to Navigate the Evidence Map

• Explore by Program Component: Use the rows to select different types of interventions/components studied, such as asset transfers, cash grants, training, coaching, or access to financial services.

• Explore by Outcome: Use the columns to view outcomes like income, consumption, employment, food security, education, health, and more.

• View Study Counts: Each cell shows how many studies have examined the effect of a specific intervention/component on a particular outcome.

• Access Study Details: Click on a cell to see the list of corresponding studies, including author details, year of publication, and links to full reports where available.

• Identify Evidence Gaps: Look for areas with few or no studies—these highlight where more research is needed.

• Filter and Search: Use built-in filters to narrow results by region, country, study method, and more.