Conditional Cash Transfer Programs

Objective

In the last couple decades Latin-American countries have developed subsidies for low-income individuals and families aiming to fight poverty and reduce social inequality. 

This course introduces the main welfare subsidies utilized in Brazil, its aspects and effects as well as a comparative analysis of other programs in the region. 

Target Audience

Private and Public sector employees, non-profit employees and civilians interested in the subject. 

Methodology

• FGV’s instructors will present concepts, best practices, and case study analysis in a strategic, up-to-date, and dynamic way. Students will be expected to discuss, analyze and exchange ideas concerning the topic. 
• Modality: online, presential or semi-attendance (to be defined).
• The Program may include technical visits to private companies and/or government agencies.

Syllabus

• The main welfare programs in Brazil and its institutional aspects 
• The need to establish terms and conditions and the sustainability of the programs in the long-term 
• The effects Welfare Programs have in the job market and in the reduction of social inequality 
• Performance in comparison to the main Welfare Programs in the following countries: Argentina (Bolsa Universal Infantil Protecao Social), Mexico (Programa de Desenvolvimento Humano Oportunidades) and Chile (Chile Solidario) 

Class Schedule and Location

Academic Workload: 40 hours
Frequency and time: to be defined.
Location: depending on the modality offered
- Presential: at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo or Brasília (to be defined).
- Semi-Presential: face-to-face meetings at FGV in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo or Brasília (to be defined) and virtual meetings transmitted by webconference.
- Virtual: 100% live classes transmitted by webconference. 

Contact

If you have any questions or would like more information about our Program, contact us: 
E-mail: dint@fgv.br 
Phone: +55 21 3799-6059