Estimating a poverty line: An application to free basic municipal services in South Africa
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2011-10
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University of Cape Town
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Development and Poverty Research Unit Working Paper Development Policy Research Unit Working Paper 11/142
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One of the key interventions aimed at improving the welfare of South African households has been local government's provision of a package of free basic services (FBS) to poor households. It is, however, not completely clear how different municipalities identify households which are eligible for FBS. Evidence suggests that many municipalities currently provide services to all households with a monthly income of less than R1500 per month.
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Bhorat, H., Oosthuizen, M., van der Westhuizen, C. 2011-10. Estimating a poverty line: An application to free basic municipal services in South Africa. Development and Poverty Research Unit Working Paper Development Policy Research Unit Working Paper 11/142. University of Cape Town.