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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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Digital Engagement to Empower and Bridge the Digital Divide

UNICEF U-Report and Internet of Good Things (IoGT) Case Study

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Integrating social protection and nutrition

Learning from six government-led and UNICEF supported cash plus programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa

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A mother carries supplies and her child as she wades through water after disembarking from a boat

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Building climate change into care reform in ESA

Guidance for policy makers and practitioners working on both care reform and climate

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For every child, vaccination

Regional brief, State of the World’s Children 2023

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A young boy uses blocks of wood to count in Primary 1 at Rubingo Child Friendly School in Gasabo District on the outskirts of Kigali

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Mapping & Recommendations on Disability-Inclusive Education

In Eastern and Southern Africa

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Children play games in a Child Friendly Space that is run by a local NGO with the support of UNICEF

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Coverage of SRHR, HIV, Sexual & Genderbased violence in ESA

Retrospective Media Scan

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Teens at UNICEF supported adolescent-friendly space in Chongwe, Zambia

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Evidence Synthesis on Adolescent Health and HIV in Zambia

Adolescent Health and HIV Synthesis Report draft

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Participants of a painting class geared toward vulnerable youth pose for a photo at a life skills centre

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Mapping Learning to Earning Opportunities

For youth with disabilities in East and Southern Africa

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Knowledge and analysis

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Budget briefs

Routinely analyzing the extent to which national budgets address children’s needs

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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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Political economy analysis

Uncovering the political and economic incentives that underlie policy and budgeting processes

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Policy and programming

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The EdTech Guide

Human-centred design toolkit to maximise the return on investment in EdTech

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Education Think Pieces

Stimulating debate around significant educational challenges

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Studies on right to education for children with disabilities

Children with disabilities are disproportionately out of school and impacted by poor quality education

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Social protection and HIV policy briefs

These six briefs can help guide policy dialogues at country and regional level

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Sanitation and Hygiene Learning Series

Best practice and lessons learnt in sanitation and hygiene programming

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Review of C4D in support of inclusive and quality education

Findings and recommendations for policy and programming

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Risk Communication and Community Engagement for Ebola Virus

Lessons Learnt and Recommendations from Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda

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Publications catalogues

The Knowledge for Children in Africa publication catalogue collects studies and reports that are being produced on the continent, representing the collective knowledge supported by UNICEF.

The aim of the catalogue is to create an increased demand for products that will be produced by UNICEF over the coming year, and to provide timely information on the knowledge UNICEF and partners are generating in Africa.

The availability of knowledge and evidence is crucial for informing policies and programmes to ensure they have an impact on children and contribute to the realization of children’s rights.