Child labor related programs : a review of impact evaluations

This report is concerned with reviewing program impact evaluations undertaken in the areas of child labor and education. The studies investigate the effects of promoted interventions on individuals, household and institutions exploring intended and unintended consequences, whether positive or negative. It is important for the evaluation system to be able and assess targeting efficiency and short to long-term outcomes. For a correct estimate of the program impact, the type of evaluation methodology employed is fundamental. The authors present several case studies of program evaluation, which may be classified in two major categories: 'social fund programs' and 'targeted human development programs'. The report major concern is to highlight the evaluation of the effectiveness of the education programs.