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EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE SOCIAL SAFETY NETS POST-SUBSIDY REMOVAL: OPPORTUNITIES FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA
This paper explores the effects of removing fuel subsidies in Nigeria and identifies feasible alternatives for social safety nets to combat poverty. It emphasizes the effectiveness of targeted conditional cash transfers, which connect assistance to positive behavioral outcomes, in contrast to universal subsidies that tend to benefit wealthier households. Additionally, the research points to microfinance initiatives as crucial for promoting economic independence through small business development. Community-based programs, developed with local input to address the specific challenges faced by g…
