This podcast episode discusses the transformative potential of unconditional cash transfers in alleviating poverty, illustrated by successful programs observed in Rwanda and supported by research. Stewart highlights how this approach contrasts with traditional aid methods, showcasing the efficiency and empowerment that cash transfers provide. He emphasizes the role of technology, particularly mobile phones and AI, in enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of these transfers, while advocating for a shift in mindset among aid agencies to prioritize this ethical and empowering solution to poverty.
