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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 8d

Meet our guests: 🎙️ Rema Hanna, Jeffrey Cheah Professor of Southeast-Asia Studies, Harvard Kennedy School 🎙️ Tia Palermo @tiapalermo.bsky.social, President at @prestopolicy.bsky.social

▶️ Tune in: tinyurl.com/SPpodcast54

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 8d

Over two episodes, we will run down some commonly held views and misperceptions about social protection. We’ll review the evidence for and against, with the purpose of debunking ‘myths’ where appropriate. Listen now to Part 1: tinyurl.com/SPpodcast54 +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 8d

Is social protection just a handout? Does it discourage work? Or are the systems plagued by fraud? In this episode, we unpack some of the biggest myths surrounding social protection systems and explore the real data behind the rhetoric. +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 8d

🎙️ 🎧 New #SPpodcast Episode – Listen now to “Social Protection Myths and Misperceptions Part 1”: tinyurl.com/SPpodcast54 ▶️🎧+

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 5d

Check out the new @socialprotection.org podcast episode featuring PRESTO’s @tiapalermo.bsky.social!

🎧 Listen here: socialprotection.org/learn/podcas...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · 16d

We enjoyed the past several weeks in São Tomé and Príncipe co-leading data collection training and fieldwork observation for a study about child health and well-being. This project is a collaboration with Instituto Nacional de Estatística, @gpforeducation.bsky.social @unicef.org and The World Bank.

Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Aug 7

We had the pleasure of working with an incredible group of researchers at JOOUST and are excited to see how they apply their new skills to advance research in economics, public health, and beyond. #impactevaluation #globalhealth #publichealth #economics #research

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Aug 7

Last month, PRESTO’s Tia Palermo co-facilitated an impact evaluation training at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in Kenya, as part of American Institutes for Research’s P3-Africa training and mentoring program.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our interdisciplinary team of experts—spanning public policy, economics, and public health—specializes in turning complex data into actionable insights
for decision-makers. #WBE #MWBE #NYBusiness

Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Jul 15

We’re thrilled to announce that Policy Research Solutions LLC (PRESTO) is now certified by New York State as a women-owned business! We are proud to be a women-led organization with a
strong track record in policy research, evaluation, survey design, data analysis, and capacity development.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Jun 26

She presented how adverse childhood events influence program impacts of a cash plus intervention on youth productive outcomes in Tanzania, as part of a study done in collaboration with PRESTO under AIR’s P3 mentoring program.

#uniceftanzania #cashplus #TransferProject #Tanzania #ESAAfrica25

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Jun 26

Today Dr. Monica Kauky, University of Dar es Salaam, presented at the 2025 Economic Science Association Africa regional conference in Nairobi.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Jun 23

This research was conducted jointly with PRESTO researcher @tiapalermo.bsky.social & co-authors at @unicef.org Innocenti, under @airinforms.bsky.social P3 Mentoring program.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Jun 23

Kicking off an exciting week at the 2025 Africa Evidence Summit! Dr. Dickson Wandeda (University of Nairobi) presented long-term impacts of Ghana’s LEAP 1000 cash transfer on insurance uptake, morbidity & health seeking.
#AES2025 #cashtransfers #TransferProject

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Jun 4

🚨 Join us TOMORROW 5 June for the #SPorgWebinar ‘Myth vs. Reality: The Impact of Cash Transfers on Gender Equality in Africa.’

🕛 5 June, 2025- 8:00 GMT-4 (EST)
🔗Register: socialprotection.org/learn/webina...

Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · May 30

Mark your calendars! Join PRESTO next week on June 5th as we team up with UNICEF to bust myths on gender and cash transfers in Africa.
Register here: tinyurl.com/2hay2nmh

#cashtransfers #genderequality #socialprotection #SPorgWebinar #Africa @socialprotection.org

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Jun 2

(2/2) 📑 This research is a collaborative effort with PRESTO, @unicef.org Innocenti, UNICEF Ghana, ISSER, and AIR’s P3 Mentoring Program.

#CashTransfers #SocialProtection #ImpactEvaluation

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Jun 2

(1/2) We’ve enjoyed a productive spring so far! ⭐

A key highlight: Last month Dickson Wandeda and @tiapalermo.bsky.social presented at NYU’s Cash Transfer Lab on the long-term impacts of Ghana’s LEAP 1000 cash transfer program on health and insurance uptake.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · May 30

Mark your calendars! Join PRESTO next week on June 5th as we team up with UNICEF to bust myths on gender and cash transfers in Africa.
Register here: tinyurl.com/2hay2nmh

#cashtransfers #genderequality #socialprotection #SPorgWebinar #Africa @socialprotection.org

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Apr 8

PRESTO enjoyed our week in Nairobi collaborating with the @unicef.org Kenya social policy & communications teams! #ForEveryChild

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Apr 7

In a recent review, we examined 27 published studies that estimated the effect of social safety net programs on child maltreatment.16 of the studies found protective effects. Read more on our blog:
www.policyresearchsolutions.com/post/social-...

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Apr 3

PRESTO sends a bittersweet farewell to our valued team member, Kate Caisley! Kate has been instrumental to the success of many projects, and we wish her the best in her new endeavor.

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Apr 2

It was an inspiring week in Cotonou, Benin, collaborating with the @unicef.org Bénin team! We had co-creation sessions where UNICEF’s social policy and communications teams demonstrated the value of cross-sector teamwork. #SocialProtection #UNICEF #Benin #ForEveryChild

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Mar 11

"Policies that address poverty can have positive spillover effects on broader outcomes." Check out a new Public Health Post article about a study led by PRESTO researcher @tiapalermo.bsky.social with University at Buffalo collaborators: publichealthpost.org/health-equit...

Social Safety Nets May Reduce Child Maltreatment

Policies that address poverty can have positive spillover effects on broader outcomes, including improving child well-being.

publichealthpost.org

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Mar 8

Today, we honor and celebrate women around the world. We're proud to contribute to the evidence base for women's well-being and gender equality. Check out some of our research here: www.policyresearchsolutions.com/projects #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

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Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) @prestopolicy.bsky.social · Mar 3

#6 The final post in our myths on gender and cash transfers in Africa series: Will cash transfers reduce women’s incentives to work and encourage dependency on benefits?

Read more: transfer.cpc.unc.edu/wp-content/u...

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