Notes on School Attendance and Cash Transfers

School Incentives to Promote Girls' Attendance

• School incentives were meticulously designed to motivate teachers to rigorously track girls’ school attendance.

• Teachers bore the responsibility of diligent follow-up with parents or guardians in instances of absenteeism, ensuring comprehensive support and understanding.

Support for Girls

• Girls were furnished with comprehensive school kits.

• These kits encompassed essential learning materials in addition to crucial hygiene items, fostering a holistic approach to their well-being.

• A pivotal aim was to empower girls to comfortably and confidently manage their menstrual cycles.

• The overarching initiative sought to substantially reduce school absenteeism directly attributed to the challenges associated with menstrual management.

Conditionality of Components

• The four integral components were underpinned by a robust system of conditionality.

• This conditionality framework was strategically implemented to ensure that all stakeholders actively and effectively fulfilled their designated roles in upholding girls' consistent school attendance.

• Failure to adhere to these conditions resulted in the forfeiture of associated benefits, reinforcing accountability and commitment.

Aims of the Approach

• A primary objective was to significantly boost overall school attendance rates.

• Concurrent goals included improving retention rates and facilitating seamless transitions among adolescent girls as they progressed through their educational journey.

• The approach was further designed to enhance comprehensive educational outcomes for girls, fostering academic success and personal growth.

Key Learning Points: Testing Cash Transfer Platforms

• Rigorous testing of Cash Transfer (CT) platforms intended for households (HHs) should be meticulously undertaken to proactively identify any potential challenges or obstacles before widespread rollout.

• The AGI-K programme strategically leveraged the existing Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) platform for the seamless administration of household cash transfers.

Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP)

• HSNP stands as a dedicated household cash transfer program.

• Its central aim is to alleviate extreme hunger and mitigate vulnerabilities within communities spanning four counties, with a specific focus on Wajir County.

• HSNP delivers consistent and unconditional cash transfers to eligible households.

• The selection of this platform was driven by the fact that a substantial proportion of HH