We go beyond previous studies of vertical inequality in Ethiopia, by investigating ethnic group-based, or horizontal, educational inequality. Currently, there are no known studies of differential schooling patterns across cultural groups in Ethiopia. The research draws on the Young Lives prospective longitudinal study of 929 children in later childhood. We investigate the extent to which ethnic group differences in schooling participation and progression can be explained by individual differences in socio-economic status.

This fact sheet describes the survey methods and sample design of Young Lives in Ethiopia. It covers: principles of the Young Lives sampling approach; how the regions, districts and communities were selected and the sample children identified;  a brief description of the 20 sentinel sites; brief characteristics of the sample children (in 2013); attrition rates; and key topics covered by survey in Round 4.

This paper uses both quantitative and qualitative data from Young Lives to examine household poverty dynamics and child well-being in Ethiopian communities. The survey data indicate that many households remained poor over time, while a few moved in or out of poverty over the years.