Young Lives two decades of findings and future research opportunities: employment

Report presents findings from over 20 years of Young Lives’ data and research on employment.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 May 2026
Country:
Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam
Document Type:
Thematic Summary
Theme:
Economic Growth
First published:
31 January 2026
Authors:
Favara, M., Ford, K., Sánchez, A. and Tanima, T.

Abstract

Report presents the key findings emerging from over 20 years of Young Lives’ quantitative and qualitative data and research on employment, with a strong focus on women’s economic empowerment. It showcases impact case studies and presents the latest trends based on preliminary analysis of Round 7 data and sets out unique opportunities for future research.

This work is part of the Young Lives programme

Citation

Favara M and others. ‘Young Lives two decades of findings and future research opportunities: employment,’ Young Lives, Old Dart Foundation (ODF), Wellcome Trust, 2026

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