The Livelihood of Child Support Grant Recipients in Banana City

This book examines whether the Child Support Grant is accessible and sufficient to generate the livelihoods of beneficiaries. It evaluates the impact of the grant on low-income households particularly beneficiaries in Banana City Informal Settlement. The challenges facing the recipients in accessing the grant are identified and recommendations advanced. The study reveals the need for continuous synergy between various governmental departments in ensuring that the Millennium Goal of halving poverty by 2015 is achieved. The research draws from international practices of social welfare measures in countries such as Brazil, India and China.