Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/243413 
Year of Publication: 
2021
Series/Report no.: 
WIDER Working Paper No. 2021/87
Publisher: 
The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), Helsinki
Abstract: 
In March 2019, Cyclone Idai hit central Mozambique and caused widespread damage, including businesses in the enterprise sector. We use panel data and a randomized controlled trial to estimate the impact of unconditional cash grants on micro enterprises and their recovery. We find that, on average, the cash grants had a positive effect on firm revenue, profits and savings, and the likelihood of having their roof repaired. The cash had a stronger impact in the more damaged city (Beira) compared to the less affected location (Chimoio) and was particularly effective for carpenters. These findings indicate that access to finance is critically important for firm recovery following disasters.
Subjects: 
firms
manufacturing
natural disasters
cyclone
unconditional cash grants
randomized controlled trial
JEL: 
O12
O14
Q54
H81
Persistent Identifier of the first edition: 
ISBN: 
978-92-9267-027-6
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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