The Impact of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) to Socio-Economic of Poor Families; A Case Study

Abstract

Poverty is a multidimensional problem such as political dimension, social dimension, environmental dimension, economic dimension and asset dimension. Indonesian government creates program to alleviate poverty. Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) is one of Indonesian government program. Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) is a social protection program through the provision of conditional cash transfers to very poor families. This program focuses on improving the quality of life to achieve social welfare through behavioral changes to education and health. The article aims to explore the impact of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) on the socio-economic of poor families in Linggo Sari Baganti district, Pesisir Selatan regency. Data were collected from interviews, observations, and documentation by referring to descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. Research findings evaluate the provision of Conditional Cash Transfers. It has not been effective in improving the socio-economic life of poor families in Linggo Sari Baganti district, Pesisir Selatan regency.