Our Publications
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Publications
Assessing the Effectiveness of Complementary Investments into Cash Benefits and Care Services, Including Health Protection Mechanisms
The promise of universal child benefits: The foundational policy for economic and social development
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Early Childhood Development, Social Policy
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Holistic Well-being
This brief presents evidence why European policymakers should prioritise child and youth mental health. It does so by exploring the prevalence of poor mental health in the European child population and how changing environments are influencing mental health issues. It was written on behalf of the Alliance for Childhood European Network Group, with support from Barbara Schiller and Francesco Zoccarato (StArt), and Olivier Piedfort and Russell Hurn (EMDR).
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Early Childhood Development, Poverty & Inequality, Social Policy
This policy brief reviews global research on the impact of cash payments provided during pregnancy, on birth outcomes and longer-term outcomes for children, assessing whether targeting families prior to birth improves overall child well-being. It was published by the Centre on Poverty and Social Policy, Columbia University.
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Poverty & Inequality, Social Policy
The promise of universal child benefits: The foundational policy for economic and social development
This Social Protection Spotlight brief reviews evidence on how universal child benefits contribute to child poverty reduction. It identifies a set of policy design considerations, informed by international social security standards, intended to support countries considering establishing or enhancing universal child benefits. It was co-authored by the Learning for Well-being Institute, UNICEF and ILO, and published by ILO.
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