We are pleased to announce the publication of Global Child Poverty and Well-being: Measurement, Concepts, Policy and Action, edited by Alberto Minujin and Shailen Nandy, which brings together theoretical, methodological and policy-relevant contributions from leading researchers on international child poverty with the aim of changing policy, action and research.
The book reports on research being done around the world, with national case studies showing the extent and nature of child poverty in countries as diverse as Bangladesh, Congo Brazzaville, Haiti, Iran, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania and Vietnam. Child poverty in rich countries is also examined, with work from the US, EU and UK.
A chapter by Jo Boyden, Abby Hardgrove and Caroline Knowles outlines some early findings from Young Lives concerning trends in child welfare and the dynamics of child poverty, in particular looking at how poverty is transmitted across generations. Based on data collected when the children were aged 5 and 12, they conclude that economic growth itself will not solve the problems associated with poverty in childhood, and in some instances can accentuate inequalities. They also conclude that the experience of deprivations in childhood cast a very long shadow for children as they grow and develop, and that properly designed social policies can have a protective effect against economic shocks (such as the global financial crisis).
Alberto Minujin, of the New School, New York believes that tools exist to measure disparity around the world and forge systems to alleviate child poverty: "This book offers reflections on the way to eliminate poverty around the world, be it in the richest or the poorest countries. Hopefully, these articles will spur debate and conversation that elevate action in favour of children and their basic rights. Moving forward in the twenty-first century, as our authors point out, we have the requisite skills and talents to make equity for children our number one concern."
Reference
'Continuity and Change in Poor Children's Lives: Evidence from Young Lives' , by Jo Boyden, Abby Hardgrove and Caroline Knowles, in Global Child Poverty and Well-being: Measurement, Concepts, Policy and Action (2012) edited by Alberto Minujin and Shailen Nandy, Bristol: Policy Press.
We are pleased to announce the publication of Global Child Poverty and Well-being: Measurement, Concepts, Policy and Action, edited by Alberto Minujin and Shailen Nandy, which brings together theoretical, methodological and policy-relevant contributions from leading researchers on international child poverty with the aim of changing policy, action and research.
The book reports on research being done around the world, with national case studies showing the extent and nature of child poverty in countries as diverse as Bangladesh, Congo Brazzaville, Haiti, Iran, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania and Vietnam. Child poverty in rich countries is also examined, with work from the US, EU and UK.
A chapter by Jo Boyden, Abby Hardgrove and Caroline Knowles outlines some early findings from Young Lives concerning trends in child welfare and the dynamics of child poverty, in particular looking at how poverty is transmitted across generations. Based on data collected when the children were aged 5 and 12, they conclude that economic growth itself will not solve the problems associated with poverty in childhood, and in some instances can accentuate inequalities. They also conclude that the experience of deprivations in childhood cast a very long shadow for children as they grow and develop, and that properly designed social policies can have a protective effect against economic shocks (such as the global financial crisis).
Alberto Minujin, of the New School, New York believes that tools exist to measure disparity around the world and forge systems to alleviate child poverty: "This book offers reflections on the way to eliminate poverty around the world, be it in the richest or the poorest countries. Hopefully, these articles will spur debate and conversation that elevate action in favour of children and their basic rights. Moving forward in the twenty-first century, as our authors point out, we have the requisite skills and talents to make equity for children our number one concern."
Reference
'Continuity and Change in Poor Children's Lives: Evidence from Young Lives' , by Jo Boyden, Abby Hardgrove and Caroline Knowles, in Global Child Poverty and Well-being: Measurement, Concepts, Policy and Action (2012) edited by Alberto Minujin and Shailen Nandy, Bristol: Policy Press.