“The best way to give away millions is direct cash transfers to the poorest”
Agree
- Poor people know what they need
- Overhead eats charity donations
- Cash creates immediate impact
- Data shows it works best
- Respects recipient dignity
Disagree
- Systemic change requires institutions
- Education has lasting effects
- Infrastructure benefits whole communities
- Disease eradication saves more lives
- People may misuse cash
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