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This survey, developed by the ICI, assesses the prevalence, intensity and context of child labour and hazardous child labour in cocoa-producing communities in West Africa. The survey tool consists of two questionnaires: A household questionnaire, covering the general socio-economic situation and the composition of the household. A child questionnaire, covering children's involvement in economic activities. The questionnaires have been developed and tested in the field, based on existing good practice. They are available in English and French. The information gathered makes it possible to

The Protective Community Index is a simple tool, developed by ICI, to rapidly assess access to services that help protect children in cocoa-growing communities. It captures factors related to children’s fundamental rights, such as quality education and safe water, as well as other community characteristics that are associated with lower levels of child labour. The tool consists of ten simple questions about service access and quality at community level. The information required can be gathered through a mixture of observation and through speaking with knowledgeable individuals, including

The Protective School Environment Assessment is a simple tool to assess three dimensions of a quality learning environment: safety, stability, and nurturance. It is a proxy measure which captures aspects related to the physical and relational environment at school. Higher scores are associated with lower levels of teacher violence, higher levels of pupil wellbeing at school, and better learning outcomes for children.

The WHO-5 Child Wellbeing Index is a simple tool for measuring children's psychological well being. It consists of five positively worded questions that can be administered in less than five minutes. This document presents a slightly simplified version of the original tool, developed by the World Health Organisation, with five response options instead of six. This version of the tool has been successfully tested by ICI in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana and has proved suitable for use with children aged 5 to 17. Consult the guide for an overview of the tool, how to use it and how to analyse the

What is the difference between child labour, hazardous child labour, and the worst forms of child labour? ICI's brief glossary provides definitions of key terms and concepts related to child labour and forced labour, together with links to the relevant conventions and guidance.