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Social Protection and Foundational Cognitive Skills during Adolescence: Evidence from a Large Public Works Program

Young Lives ground breaking evidence that social protection programmes can have a positive effect on children's foundational cognitive skills was published in The World Bank Economic Review in 2023.

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Many low- and middle-income countries have introduced public works programs (PWPs) to fight poverty. This paper provides the first evidence that children from families who benefit from PWPs show increased foundational cognitive skills.

Social Protection and Foundational Cognitive Skills during Adolescence: Evidence from a Large Public Works Program

Young Lives ground breaking evidence that social protection programmes can have a positive effect on children's foundational cognitive skills was published in The World Bank Economic Review in 2023.

Article abstract: 

Many low- and middle-income countries have introduced public works programs (PWPs) to fight poverty. This paper provides the first evidence that children from families who benefit from PWPs show increased foundational cognitive skills.

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Empowering Young Women to Complete Higher Education in India New Evidence from Young Lives

India has seen a huge increase in higher education enrolment in recent years. But Young Lives data shows that young women are much less likely to complete higher education than young men. Significant gender inequalities in graduation rates persist and particularly affect young women from poor households and socially disadvantaged groups, which is likely to have long-term consequences for their empowerment and future job opportunities.

Empowering Young Women to Complete Higher Education in India New Evidence from Young Lives

India has seen a huge increase in higher education enrolment in recent years. But Young Lives data shows that young women are much less likely to complete higher education than young men. Significant gender inequalities in graduation rates persist and particularly affect young women from poor households and socially disadvantaged groups, which is likely to have long-term consequences for their empowerment and future job opportunities.

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Call to Action to Expand Social Protection and Care Systems and Promote Decent Work
Call to Action to Expand Social Protection and Care Systems and Promote Decent Work
October 2023 Newsletter
October 2023 Newsletter
UN CSW Young Lives Photo Exhibition
UN CSW Young Lives Photo Exhibition
7 lessons from Young Lives - World Economic Forum
7 lessons from Young Lives - World Economic Forum

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Unlocking Potential: How Social Protection Can Improve Disadvantaged Children’s Foundational Cognitive Skills Ground-breaking New Evidence from Young Lives in Ethiopia and Peru

In this Policy Brief the authors present ground-breaking new evidence from Young Lives' longitudinal data showing how social protection can have a positive impact on children’s foundational cognitive skills, which are a strong predictor of educational outcomes. 

Unlocking Potential: How Social Protection Can Improve Disadvantaged Children’s Foundational Cognitive Skills Ground-breaking New Evidence from Young Lives in Ethiopia and Peru

In this Policy Brief the authors present ground-breaking new evidence from Young Lives' longitudinal data showing how social protection can have a positive impact on children’s foundational cognitive skills, which are a strong predictor of educational outcomes. 

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