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OBJECTIVES Risk management Prevent negative coping mechanisms (such as reducing quantity of food and number of meals, selling productive assets, etc.) Production Increase household income and productive capital Food security and nutrition Increase access to food and dietary diversification Unconditional cash transfer Livelihoods assistance Technical training Cash Plus + and/or Cash+ FAO’s technical expertise is key to identify the right mix of complementary interventions to strengthen livelihoods resilience; to define the best timing based on agricultural and pastoral seasons; and to assess the impact. FAO’s cash+ programmes take into consideration the various roles and challenges of men and women, and are designed to address their specific needs. GENDER-SENSITIVE PROGRAMMING For more information, visit www.fao.org/emergencies/fao-in-action/cash-and-vouchers/en/ I7644EN/1/04.18 | © FAO, 2018 CASH AND VOUCHER TOOLBOX + To maximize their impact and sustainability, the provision of unconditional cash transfers to beneficiaries is complemented with productive inputs, assets and/or technical training. The cash provided to beneficiaries enables them to address their immediate food and other basic needs while the “plus” component promotes their engagement in productive activities.
