October 2010

Conditional Cash Transfer Programmes and Gender Vulnerabilities in Latin America

Case studies from Brazil, Chile and Colombia

This paper analyses the Brazilian, Colombian and Chilean experiences with conditional cash transfer programmes and how they have helped to tackle gendered economic and social vulnerabilities. As components of broader social protection strategies Bolsa Familia (Brazil), Familias en Acción (Colombia) and Chile Solidario (Chile) have been analysed within the broader strategy. This approach can help to think about ways to improve the impacts of these programmes in terms of gender equality. We conclude that the programmes do tackle a number of gendered vulnerabilities but also have clear limits with regards to a more decisive role in tackling gender inequalities.

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