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Interventions promoting adolescent girls' economic capabilities: what works? Research reports and studies | October 2018 | Maria Stavropoulou This paper focuses on evaluated interventions that target adolescent girls in LMICs with economic strategies that seek to promote and empower them. Downloads
Why a gender- and adolescent-specific lens is essential to accelerate progress in eradicating child exploitation Research reports and studies | August 2018 | Elizabeth Presler-Marshall and Nicola Jones This report examines the magnitude and gendered patterning of child labour and identifies promising entry points to tackle adolescent exploitation. Downloads
Aspirations matter: what young people in Ghana think about work Research reports and studies | August 2018 | Ethel Seiwaa Boateng and Alexandra Löwe This research explores the aspirations of youth in rural and urban Ghana, which are influential in shaping the life choices of young people. Downloads
Fostering local partnerships in remote management and high-threat settings: emerging lessons from child protection programming in Syria Research reports and studies | July 2018 | Sara Pavanello with Larissa Fast and Eva Svoboda Documenting lessons from child protection activities focusing on psychosocial interventions in Syria implemented through remote management modalities. Downloads
Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children and young people in Viet Nam Research reports and studies | April 2018 | Fiona Samuels, Nicola Jones and Taveeshi Gupta Exploring the mental health of children and young people in Viet Nam and the policies and provisions currently in place. Downloads
Eradicating child exploitation: why a gender- and adolescent-specific lens is essential to accelerate progress Briefing papers | March 2018 | Elizabeth Presler-Marshall and Nicola Jones This policy note highlights that a dual-pronged approach is necessary to eradicate child exploitation. Downloads
Conference report: innovations and challenges in protecting children in armed conflict Working and discussion papers | February 2018 | Veronique Barbelet, Nicola Jones and Aneeta Williams At a roundtable in November 2017, practitioners discussed new approaches to psychosocial support and education for children affected by armed conflict. Downloads
Gender and youth livelihoods programming in Africa: building knowledge to improve practice Research reports and studies | January 2018 | Paola Pereznieto and Rachel Marcus with Matthew Maclure, Nandini Archer and Anna Mdee This report explores the gender-related barriers young people face in seeking access to employment or entrepreneurship opportunities. Downloads
Adolescent girls’ capabilities in Nepal: the state of the evidence on programme effectiveness Bibliography and literature reviews | December 2017 | Maria Stavropoulou with Nandini Gupta-Archer This evidence review brings together key evidence on the effectiveness of interventions seeking to support the capability development of Nepali girls. Downloads
