Research and Reports25 November 2024Estimating the prevalence of child labour in the cocoa industry via indirect elicitation methods: a mixed-methods studyRead MoreData from children suggest that the prevalence of child labour in the cocoa industry in Côte d’Ivoire is a worrying 38%. However, while surveying children has the potential to reduce sensitivity biases such as social desirability bias, it presents significant ethical dilemmas and may also be associated with other reporting biases, making accurate estimates of child labour difficult. To address this, this study collected data from 1741 cocoa producers to assess whether parents could provide more accurate estimates using indirect survey methods. Authors compared direct questioning with a list
Research and Reports15 November 2024Nigeria Child Labour Survey 2022Read MoreThis report aims to assess the prevalence of child labour in Nigeria and analyse the interaction between child labour, schooling and children’s well-being.
Research and Reports29 October 2024The potential of landscape approaches for addressing child labour in the cocoa sectorRead MoreThis study analyses examples of six landscape approaches in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Uganda. It describes their design, set-up and results, and identifies common challenges and promising practices.- Research and Reports18 October 2024Codes, Compliance and Cocoa: Analysis of systems to combat child labour in Côte d'Ivoire in the context of European Union regulationsRead MoreCe rapport vise à évaluer comment les dispositifs nationaux de lutte contre le travail des enfants peuvent soutenir la conformité du secteur cacaoyer ivoirien avec les nouvelles normes européennes.
Research and Reports25 September 2024ICI Briefing: USDOL Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labour 2023Read MoreThis summary highlights some of the key efforts, gaps and recommendations included in the 2023 USDOL report for Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Cameroon.