Organizational benefits

Facilitate getting work done by paying necessary travel expenses

Encourage training, thus increasing knowledge base of the organization

Reduce absenteeism*

Increase staff motivation and productivity

Personal benefits

Provide additional salary for paying household expenses

Contribute to poverty reduction

Allow families to save for bigger items and pay back loans

Increase personal motivation

Note: *Some informants thought per diems would reduce absenteeism because people who earn per diems feel well compensated and motivated to work. However, other informants felt per diems could increase absenteeism as staff would call in sick to attend workshops and earn per diems.