Access to the Disability Allowance in the Maldives: National coverage and factors affecting uptake

IF 1.5 Q2 POLITICAL SCIENCE
S. Hameed, L. Banks, Sofoora Kawsar Usman, H. Kuper
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Abstract

Disability-targeted cash transfers are increasingly used by governments in low- and middle-income countries as a tool to address poverty and exclusion among people with disabilities. However, in many settings, accurate estimates of coverage and an understanding of factors affecting uptake are needed for effective delivery. This study explores coverage of the Disability Allowance in the Maldives, an unconditional, non-means tested cash transfer (2000 MVR or US$130 per month) and factors affecting uptake. It uses mixed methods, combining data from a nationally representative population-based survey with qualitative research among people with disabilities who are and are not receiving the Disability Allowance. This research found that 25.6% of people with disabilities across the Maldives are receiving the Disability Allowance. Coverage was lowest for women, older adults, people living in the capital (Malé), wealthier households and people with sensory impairments. Factors affecting uptake included lack of information about the programme, perceptions of disability and eligibility criteria, geographical and financial factors, and stigma.
在马尔代夫获得残疾津贴:全国覆盖面和影响吸收的因素
针对残疾人的现金转移支付越来越多地被低收入和中等收入国家的政府用作解决残疾人贫困和被排斥问题的工具。然而,在许多情况下,为了有效地提供,需要准确估计覆盖率和了解影响吸收的因素。本研究探讨了马尔代夫残疾津贴(一种无条件的、不经经济状况调查的现金补助(每月2000 MVR或130美元)的覆盖范围以及影响吸收的因素。它采用混合方法,将具有全国代表性的人口调查数据与对领取和未领取残疾津贴的残疾人进行的定性研究相结合。这项研究发现,马尔代夫全国有25.6%的残疾人领取残疾津贴。妇女、老年人、居住在首都(mal)的人、较富裕的家庭和有感官障碍的人的覆盖率最低。影响吸收的因素包括缺乏有关该方案的信息、对残疾和资格标准的看法、地理和经济因素以及耻辱。
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Global Social Policy
Global Social Policy POLITICAL SCIENCE-
CiteScore
3.20
自引率
6.70%
发文量
41
期刊介绍: Global Social Policy is a fully peer-reviewed journal that advances the understanding of the impact of globalisation processes upon social policy and social development on the one hand, and the impact of social policy upon globalisation processes on the other hand. The journal analyses the contributions of a range of national and international actors, both governmental and non-governmental, to global social policy and social development discourse and practice. Global Social Policy publishes scholarly policy-oriented articles and reports that focus on aspects of social policy and social and human development as broadly defined in the context of globalisation be it in contemporary or historical contexts.
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