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This report provides a comparative analysis of three different methods for measuring time spent by adults and children doing agricultural labour: traditional surveys; activity logs, filled in on a daily basis; and GPS trackers worn by participants. The study examines the differences between estimates of time recorded on different activities in cocoa-growing areas of Côte d'Ivoire, discusses reasons for these discrepancies and lessons learnt which are relevant for research protocols in the field. The study was authored by Andrew Dillon, Henriette Hanicotte and Marco Valenza on behalf of IPA. It

This paper presents findings from two studies focussed on the Malawi Social Cash Transfer Programme. It presents evidence that the programme increases child engagement in economic activities, but that is also results in benefits including higher school participation and better physical health.

Produced by the Understanding Children’s Work (UCW) programme, the ILO research partnership with UNICEF and the World Bank on child labour and related issues, this report is aimed at helping to explain the recent trends in child labour.

The United States Department of Labor published its 2017 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Côte d’Ivoire. In 2017, Côte d’Ivoire made a significant advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour.

The United States Department of Labor has issued its report on the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Ghana. In 2017, Ghana made a moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour.