The capacity of its governments to deliver basic services public safety, clean water, health and schooling has deteriorated dramatically.

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Cash transfers have been successful in Latin America, he says, because they are "seen as a complement, not a substitute, for public provision of health, education and other basic services".

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The capacity of its governments to deliver basic services public safety, clean water, health and schooling has deteriorated dramatically.

FORBES: Africa and economics