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The overall objective of the report is to study the extent and characteristics of productive activities (i.e. economic and non-economic) carried out by children and adolescents between 5 and 17 years of age in El Salvador, and in particular, identify the forms of work prohibited by national legislation and international conventions ratified by the country, with particular emphasis on those that should be urgently eradicated (e.g., hazardous work).

The objectives of this report are to determine the magnitude and characteristics of economic activity (occupancy rates, child labor, hazardous work, risk of forced labor) and to analyze patterns of time use (participation in economic activities, school attendance and participation in housework at home) of children aged 5 to 17 years in Peru. It also aims to analyze the determinants of the relationship between the participation of children of this age group in economic activities and school, describe the relationship between child labor and health, estimate the magnitude and characterize the participation of children in domestic tasks in the home itself, and present the progress of the National Strategy for the Prevention and Eradication of Child Labor project from 2012-2021.

An article about families in Puerto Jobo and El Real, in Zaragoza and El Bagre, respectively, who participate in a mercury-free fish farming project promoted by Somos Tesoro.

This report lays out the results from the Survey of Activties of Boys, Girls, and Adolescents in rural areas (EANA) of Paraguay. This research seeks to generate first-hand statistical information that provides a detailed dive into the tasks carried out by children and adolescents who live in rural areas of the country, with particular interest in agricultural, livestock, forestry and fishing economic activities.

This report summarizes the findings and analysis for the initial E4Y project market assessment in the SNNP (Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples) and Amhara regions of Ethiopia. This market assessment was designed to support efforts to improve access to acceptable and decent work opportunities for target youth ages 14-17 within Ethiopia by providing relevant market information as to which economic sectors youth should focus on in order to achieve success.

This report provides a description of the ECOWAS l and ECOWAS ll projects and aims to highlight the good practices and lessons learned that have been identified throughout the projects. The good practices identified fall under the thematic areas of project design and implementation; legislation; policy development and enforcement; awareness raising; sensitization and advocacy; formal and informal education; social protection mechanisms for family empowerment; learning and sharing; capacity building and the Child Labour Monitoring System (CLMS).

A report presenting the results of a study of rates and patterns of child labor in the agricultural sector in Morocco.  Commissioned by the ILO and the Moroccan Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.

Against Child Labor Exploitation Fact Sheet - A fact sheet detailing 21 of the worst forms of child labor in Bolivia by nature and by the child's condition.

A manual intended for extension officers in their engagement with farmers, farm workers and farmer groups to facilitate their understanding of the three components of this manual; Unit 1: Understanding the Concepts of Child Labour, Unit 2: Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSH&E) in the Agriculture Sector of Ghana, and Unit 3: The Role of Agriculture Extension Officers in Implementing the Ghana Child Labour Monitoring System (GCLMS). Under each unit, the trainer is given basic notes on the objectives for the unit, expected outputs, sessions and duration, preparation, materials required, methodology, procedure, evaluation, and key messages. The units are also supported with a resource section to furnish the trainer with key information that will enhance their capability to facilitate the sessions.

A capacity and coordination review commissioned by the ILO/IPEC Cocoa Communities Project in Ghana. This is volume I of the report on the assessment, detailing the findings and recommendations for strengthening national capacity to coordinate and implement the NP on child labor in Ghana. Volume II of the report contains more detailed information on the process and methodology employed in the assessment as well as annexes. The reports are contained in two volumes to make it easier to read. The review looks into national, district and local capacity to implement the NPA and to coordinate interventions to eliminate child labor. The main focus for the exercise is on coordination, but other dimensions of capacity are also explored. Therefore, this report includes conclusions and recommendations pertaining to coordination, but also towards other dimensions of capacity that were found to be critical.