Research and Reports9 December 2017IPA Pilot data analysis & methodological insights on labor measurementRead MoreThis 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- Research and Reports17 November 2017Education and child labour risk for older children in Côte d'IvoireRead MoreIn Côte d’Ivoire, older children (defined here as aged 12-17) face a number of challenges in post-primary education. Underperformance is an issue with enrolment and completion rates remaining low and quality of education needing improvement. Access to education is low for girls, poor families and those living in rural areas. Improving quality of and access to education would yield significant benefits. Cocoa-producing areas, in particular, would benefit in terms of reduced poverty, better employment prospects and the reduction of child labour.
- Research and Reports17 November 2017Older children at risk of child labour in Ghana's cocoa growing regionsRead MoreIn Ghana’s cocoa-growing communities, older children aged 15 to 17 are most at risk of hazardous child labour. Limited opportunities to attend senior secondary school or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) mean that older children instead engage in cocoa farming, where they are at risk of hazardous child labour involvement. Higher levels of educational attainment play a critical role in reducing both child labour and household poverty.
- Research and Reports5 October 2017Findings on the worst forms of child labour in Côte d'Ivoire 2017Read MoreThe 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.
- Research and Reports5 October 2017Findings on the worst forms of child labour in Ghana 2017Read MoreThe 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.