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Research and reports

UNICEF’s work is grounded in empirical data, rigorous research and thoughtful analysis.

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Latest publications

UNICEF supports and uses research, evaluations and data to determine what works best for children in Eastern and Southern Africa. We draw on sound evidence to create programmes, campaigns and initiatives where they are most needed. Explore our reports, data and research from across the region.

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Regional Office 2022–2025 Summary Narrative Report

A review of children’s situation, key contributions by UNICEF ESARO, challenges, and lessons for the future

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Protecting Children’s Learning Futures

Quantifying climate-related loss and damage in education across Eastern and Southern Africa

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Financing the Foundations

Public investment in early childhood development in Eastern and Southern Africa

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Preventing Malnutrition in Humanitarian Settings

Regional programme guidance

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ARISE Africa: Ending Violence Against Children

High level continental convening to advance Bogota commitments to end violence against children in Africa

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The Right to Return

School re-entry policy and practice for pregnant and parenting adolescent girls in Eastern and Southern Africa

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Reaching Girls and Women Most in Need of HIV & SRHR Services

Implementation Brief | Eastern and Southern Africa

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Financing Shock-Responsive Social Protection in ESA

The critical need for shock-responsive social protection in Eastern and Southern Africa

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Knowledge and analysis

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Child poverty analysis

Supporting governments to measure and monitor child poverty
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Public finance analyses

Supporting governments to make domestic resources and budget processes work better for children
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What we do

UNICEF's work in Eastern and Southern Africa

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Stories

Meet the children and young people whose rights UNICEF works to protect every day

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Press centre

Find the latest news on issues affecting children across Eastern and Southern Africa

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