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Impact of Social Norms on Transitions to Adulthood in Ethiopia - latest Young Lives Illustration
Impact of Social Norms on Transitions to Adulthood in Ethiopia - latest Young Lives Illustration
Aspirations and Education in Ethiopia; new Young Lives illustration
Aspirations and Education in Ethiopia; new Young Lives illustration

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Slow Progression: Educational Trajectories of Young Men and Women in Ethiopia

As children, the young women and men in the Young Lives study often had high aspirations for their lives after school, but many have found themselves unable to fulfil their dreams. Drawing on Young Lives longitudinal qualitative and survey data in Ethiopia, this working paper finds that more than half of the young people in the study dropped out of school early and that many students are older than the intended age for their school year. Because of their prolonged school trajectories, several are still attending school as adults. Only one has completed university education.

Slow Progression: Educational Trajectories of Young Men and Women in Ethiopia

As children, the young women and men in the Young Lives study often had high aspirations for their lives after school, but many have found themselves unable to fulfil their dreams. Drawing on Young Lives longitudinal qualitative and survey data in Ethiopia, this working paper finds that more than half of the young people in the study dropped out of school early and that many students are older than the intended age for their school year. Because of their prolonged school trajectories, several are still attending school as adults. Only one has completed university education.

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“I have dropped out three times”: Why Young People in Ethiopia Often Repeat Years in School

This policy brief draws on qualitative research relating to young people in five communities (both rural and urban) who are part of the Young Lives longitudinal study of 3,000 children and young people in Ethiopia.

It shows how difficult children and young people have found it to complete their education without repeating one or more years, dropping out temporarily or leaving school early, and the impacts on this of location, economic background and gender.

“I have dropped out three times”: Why Young People in Ethiopia Often Repeat Years in School

This policy brief draws on qualitative research relating to young people in five communities (both rural and urban) who are part of the Young Lives longitudinal study of 3,000 children and young people in Ethiopia.

It shows how difficult children and young people have found it to complete their education without repeating one or more years, dropping out temporarily or leaving school early, and the impacts on this of location, economic background and gender.

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COVID-19 could reverse 20 years of progress: emerging policy recommendations for young people in developing countries

Over the last two decades, our evidence has shown significant improvements in the overall living standards of Young Lives families. Young people are substantially better off than their parents and have aspirations for social mobility, despite the impact of persistent inequalities undermining educational outcomes and the chances of getting a decent job.

COVID-19 could reverse 20 years of progress: emerging policy recommendations for young people in developing countries

Over the last two decades, our evidence has shown significant improvements in the overall living standards of Young Lives families. Young people are substantially better off than their parents and have aspirations for social mobility, despite the impact of persistent inequalities undermining educational outcomes and the chances of getting a decent job.

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Who Decides? Fertility and Childbearing Experiences of Young Married Couples in Ethiopia

This working paper explores the way young couples in Ethiopia make decisions about fertility and childbearing, and examines their experiences of contraceptive use. It draws on longitudinal qualitative data and quantitative information from young mothers and fathers, spouses, caregivers, community representatives and service providers in eight communities. The paper focuses on the following research questions: (1) What is the relationship between early marriage and young parenthood? (2) What are the experiences of fertility and childbearing among young married couples?

Who Decides? Fertility and Childbearing Experiences of Young Married Couples in Ethiopia

This working paper explores the way young couples in Ethiopia make decisions about fertility and childbearing, and examines their experiences of contraceptive use. It draws on longitudinal qualitative data and quantitative information from young mothers and fathers, spouses, caregivers, community representatives and service providers in eight communities. The paper focuses on the following research questions: (1) What is the relationship between early marriage and young parenthood? (2) What are the experiences of fertility and childbearing among young married couples?

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Neglected experiences: Fertility and childbearing among young people in Ethiopia

This policy brief draws on a qualitative study of young people in eight rural and urban communities who are part of the Young Lives longitudinal study of 3,000 children and young people in Ethiopia. 

The study investigates experiences of fertility and childbearing among young mothers and fathers, whose voices are rarely heard in the debates on child marriage.

Neglected experiences: Fertility and childbearing among young people in Ethiopia

This policy brief draws on a qualitative study of young people in eight rural and urban communities who are part of the Young Lives longitudinal study of 3,000 children and young people in Ethiopia. 

The study investigates experiences of fertility and childbearing among young mothers and fathers, whose voices are rarely heard in the debates on child marriage.

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“Caring for a baby is a mother’s responsibility” Parenting and Health Service Experiences of Young Mothers and Fathers in Young Lives Communities in Ethiopia

This working paper draws on data from Young Lives and focuses on 29 young families. The paper addresses two main issues: the roles of the young mothers and fathers in parenting, and the health services available to them.

“Caring for a baby is a mother’s responsibility” Parenting and Health Service Experiences of Young Mothers and Fathers in Young Lives Communities in Ethiopia

This working paper draws on data from Young Lives and focuses on 29 young families. The paper addresses two main issues: the roles of the young mothers and fathers in parenting, and the health services available to them.

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“How could he help me?”: The gendered experiences of young parents in Ethiopia

This policy brief draws on qualitative research relating to young parents and their children in seven communities (urban and rural) who are part of the Young Lives longitudinal study of 3,000 young people in Ethiopia.  The analysis reveals the gendered roles that young mothers and fathers play in childcare and children’s health, the norms and structures that drive the unequal sharing of that care, and how young parents use health services.

“How could he help me?”: The gendered experiences of young parents in Ethiopia

This policy brief draws on qualitative research relating to young parents and their children in seven communities (urban and rural) who are part of the Young Lives longitudinal study of 3,000 young people in Ethiopia.  The analysis reveals the gendered roles that young mothers and fathers play in childcare and children’s health, the norms and structures that drive the unequal sharing of that care, and how young parents use health services.

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