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    Policy Makers and NGOs
    Southeast Asia

    AI for Social Welfare and Cash Assistance Programmes

    AI Welfare; Social Policy; Southeast Asia

    AI Snapshot

    The TL;DR: what matters, fast.

    • Identify eligible recipients with AI
    • Prevent fraud and leakage
    • Improve programme monitoring

    Perfect For

    Government agencies, NGOs and donors managing cash transfer and food assistance programmes.

    Malaysia’s top searches included social welfare schemes like Rahmah Cash Donations and MyKasih, highlighting public interest in social support. AI can make these programmes more efficient and equitable.

    Foundations of AI in Social Welfare

    AI integrates data from multiple sources, uses predictive analytics to assess need and detects anomalies to prevent fraud.

    Framework: Data → Eligibility → Disbursement → Evaluation

    Collect accurate data, determine eligibility based on transparent criteria, manage payments securely and monitor outcomes for continual improvement.

    Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

    Pitfalls include biased data, opaque criteria and privacy breaches. Use human oversight, audit algorithms and protect personal information.

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    Prompts

    Eligibility Screening

    Assess eligibility

    Given anonymised household data, classify applicants as eligible or ineligible for a cash assistance programme and explain your reasoning.

    Impact Report

    Draft an impact report

    Draft an executive summary evaluating the impact of a food voucher scheme after six months, including key metrics and recommendations.

    Fraud Detection

    Detect fraud

    Identify suspicious patterns in transaction data that may indicate fraudulent claims for health benefits.

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