Date of Graduation
Fall 12-16-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS)
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
International Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Bruce Wydick
Abstract
Despite immense efforts of poverty alleviation in the Western highlands of Guatemala, poverty is intense and widespread. Amidst an abundant array of poverty interventions, existing evidence on those interventions are not sufficient. Highlighting basic knowledge regarding impact evaluations, this paper aims to determine the most effective poverty intervention for the Western highland areas of Guatemala. Focusing on impact evaluations, this paper reviews 17 Latin American interventions, paying close attention to what may be applicable to this region. Using only the highest quality data from Latin America, it is clear that cash transfers and graduation programs are the most impactful interventions currently available. Also very clear is that international development stakeholders’ knowledge regarding impact evaluations is limited. For this reason, this paper provides a basic yet thorough explanation regarding impact evaluations so that international development stakeholders can make effective decisions regarding the lives of the poor.
Recommended Citation
Castro, Jacqueline A., "Assessing the Effectiveness of Micro-level Poverty Interventions in the Highlands of Guatemala" (2016). Master's Theses. 185.
https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/185
