Template-type: ReDif-Paper 1.0 
Author-Name: Mideros Mora, Andres
Author-Email: mora@merit.unu.edu
Author-workplace-name: UNU-MERIT, and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
Author-Name: Gassmann, Franziska
Author-Email: gassmann@merit.unu.edu
Author-workplace-name: UNU-MERIT
Title: Fostering social mobility: The case of the 'Bono de Desarrollo Humano' in 
	 Ecuador 
Abstract: Social protection programmes are now implemented in many low and middle 
	 income countries due to their efficacy in reducing poverty, 
	 vulnerability, and inequality. However, the literature is scarce 
	 regarding long-term effects of social transfers. Using administrative 
	 panel data, this study analyses the determinants of social mobility in 
	 Ecuador using a multivariate welfare index, and evaluates the effect of 
	 the Ecuadorian social transfer programme Bono de Desarrollo Humano 
	 (BDH). Results show that social policies should focus on vulnerabilities 
	 related to household composition, the accumulation of human capital, and 
	 the accumulation of durable goods. Complementary policies must address 
	 gender, ethnic and geographical equity, as well as reproductive health. 
	 Finally, we find that the BDH does foster social mobility, especially 
	 for higher per capita amounts and if the transfer is complemented with 
	 economic inclusion programmes.
Keywords: Social mobility, social transfers, human development, poverty and inequality
Classification-JEL: H24, I31, I38, O20
Series: UNU-MERIT Working Papers
Creation-Date: 20170109
Number: 2017-002
File-URL: https://unu-merit.nl/publications/wppdf/2017/wp2017-002.pdf
File-Format: application/pdf
File-Size: 275 kb
Handle: RePEc:unm:unumer:2017002