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Combating the trafficking of children for labour exploitation in West and Central Africa LUTRENA project (A programme framework) - Final Evaluation

eval_number:

918

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/918

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

Employment creation

category:

Employment

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comments:

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challenges:

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success:

N/A

context:

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description:

Income generation: The root cause of child trafficking is poverty. The project attempted a sustainable response to this through support for income generating activities for parents' groups, local vigilance committees and school management committees, among others. Such groups were trained in various activities and supplied with equipment such as cassava grinding mills, bread ovens and materials for soap and cosmetic production etc. The amount of money invested in income generation couldn¿t meet everyone¿s needs but it is a good practice that demonstrates how grassroots organisations can organise themselves and develop a range of activities to increase their economic potential. While the groups visited during the evaluation would have benefitted from longer support and further training and opportunities concerning micro finance this should not detract from the fact that support for income generation is essential for projects hoping to develop a sustainable response to child trafficking.

administrative_issues:

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url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/158890

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location:

country:

Africa - regional

region:

Africa

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eval_title:

Combating the trafficking of children for labour exploitation in West and Central Africa LUTRENA project (A programme framework) - Final Evaluation