Evaluating Targeting Efficiency of Government Programmes: International Comparisons

  • Kakwani N
  • Son H
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This paper suggests how the targeting efficiency of government programmes may be better assessed. Using the "pro-poor policy" (PPP) index developed by the authors, the study investigates not only the pro-poorness of government programmes geared to the poorest segment of the population but also basic service delivery in education, health and infrastructure. The paper also shows that the targeting efficiency for a particular socio-economic group should be judged on the basis of a 'total-group PPP index', to capture the impact of operating a programme for the group. Using micro-unit data from household surveys, the paper presents a comparative analysis for Thailand, the Russian Federation, Viet Nam and 15 African countries.

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Kakwani, N., & Son, H. H. (2007). Evaluating Targeting Efficiency of Government Programmes: International Comparisons. In Advancing Development (pp. 400–415). Palgrave Macmillan UK. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230801462_21

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