DAR ES SALAAM, March 29 -- WE must agree that Tanzania has made remarkable strides in social protection, placing the welfare of vulnerable citizens at the forefront of national development.

A case study here at the heart of these efforts is the Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN), implemented by the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF). This nationwide programme is designed to reduce poverty, improve livelihoods and build resilience among households living below the basic needs or food poverty line.

The PSSN is a comprehensive programme with multiple components. These in a way includes cash transfers, which provide direct support, helping families cover food, healthcare and educational costs. Some transfers are conditional, incentivising...