Child Labour and Education Trade-Offs in Conflict-Affected Communities: Power, Agency, and Structural Change

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how child labour and educational opportunities interact in conflict-affected communities, particularly in Ethiopia.
• Conducted a survey research design to gather data.
• Focused on conflict-affected communities in Ethiopia.
• Analyzed institutional and policy dynamics related to child labour and education.
• Identified significant trade-offs between child labour and education opportunities.
• Highlighted the influence of power and agency in decision-making processes.
• Emphasized the need for structural changes to improve educational access and reduce child labour.

Abstract