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Blog Series

The Graduation Approach: Perspectives from Around the World

Pioneered by BRAC in Bangladesh, the Graduation Approach aims to move people out of extreme poverty and into sustainable livelihoods. It has been characterized from the outset by its emphasis on innovation, rigorous evaluation and knowledge exchange.

Blogs in this series coincide with the recent Graduation Leadership Summit & Global Learning Event 2015, a platform for the exchange of information, ideas, innovations, and experiences in implementing the Graduation Approach at scale. The featured writers include implementers from India, Indonesia, and South Africa.

What is the graduation approach?
Blog
03 February 2016

The Graduation Approach Works: Now how do we Reach Scale?

Over half of 40 new Graduation projects are being implemented by governments. Some are adjusting the approach or integrating technology to make it more efficient and easier to scale.
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Blog
15 December 2015

Youth Programs as a Path to Financial Inclusion in South Africa

An interview with Mmapula Portia Kekana, Director for Employment Assistance at South Africa’s National Department of Social Development, which strives to link social welfare recipients to poverty alleviation programs and economic opportunities.
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Blog
11 December 2015

Adapting the Graduation Model to Reach Indonesia's Ultra Poor

The Indonesian government is testing and adapting the Graduation Approach in both rural and urban areas, targeting women who have participated in existing programs. Here's what they have learned so far.
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Blog
10 December 2015

Reaching the Ultra Poor in Latin America

An interview with Alexandra N. Barrantes, of the OAS, on opportunities and challenges for the Graduation Approach in Latin America.
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Blog
09 December 2015

Introducing the Graduation Approach in India’s Jharkhand State

An interview with Bishnu C Parida, on how the government of India is integrating the Graduation Approach into its work with the extreme poor.
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Blog
08 December 2015

The Graduation Approach: What’s Next on the Research Agenda?

Results from an in-depth impact study on the Graduation Approach were strong. As Graduation programs are scaled up in India, Ethiopia, Pakistan, and elsewhere, what should researchers study next?
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Blog
07 December 2015

The Graduation Approach: Mapping a Path to Scale

We have much more to understand and learn about the impact and potential of the Graduation Approach. At CGAP, we are particularly interested in elements of the program related to financial services.

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