Policy Brief
2025
Cash Transfers and Improved Water Access in Ghana's Upper West Region
Urbanus Wedaaba Azupogo, under guidance of Dr. Elijah Bisung
Published by WASH Equity / Queen's University, 2025
Executive Summary
This policy brief demonstrates that Ghana's LEAP program, through unconditional cash transfers, substantially alleviates household water insecurity and promotes investments in durable water storage infrastructure.
Integrating cash transfers with women-focused credit programs significantly enhances positive WASH outcomes.
LEAP cash transfers reduce HWISE scores by 6.21 points, and beneficiaries are nearly five times more likely to own water-storage containers.
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Authors
Urbanus Wedaaba Azupogo, under guidance of Dr. Elijah Bisung
Publisher
WASH Equity / Queen's University
Year
2025
Type
Policy Brief
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