Systematic review

These briefs summarise the focus of a review; main findings; and implications for policy, programming and further research.

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Do programmes outside the formal education system improve children’s literacy in developing countries?

Systematic review Brief 3ie PDF icon 2016  
For a majority of children globally, the substantial increase in access to primary schooling has not led to a significant improvement in learning. To address this learning gap, numerous programmes are being implemented outside the formal education system to improve children’s literacy.

What works in addressing the needs of street-connected children and young people

Systematic review Brief 3ie PDF icon 2016  
Street-connected children and young people (SCCYP) are vulnerable to a range of risks. Their exclusion from mainstream opportunities, such as education and employment, as well as settled relationships may impede their long-term life chances.

Quality education for all children?

Systematic review Brief 3ie PDF icon 2013  
Governments and donors as part of their commitment to achieve Education for All by 2015 have pledged to get children into school, provide them with quality education and respond to their learning needs.

Zero child hunger: breaking the cycle of malnutrition

Systematic review Brief 3ie PDF icon 2012  
Is there enough evidence to show that increased household income and a better diet can improve children’s nutritional status?

Safe drinking water. Who is willing to pay the price?

Systematic review Brief 3ie PDF icon 2012  
Treating water can reduce the prevalence of diarrhoea by up to 70 percent. Although there are several inexpensive water treatment technologies available, statistics show that every 15 seconds a child dies due to waterborne diseases. Over 700 million people still lack access to safe drinking water.

Focus on Female Genital Mutilation

Systematic review Brief 3ie PDF icon 2013  
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) has negative health consequences for women, ranging from pain, bleeding, and shock due to chronic infections. Around 140 million girls and women live with the risks caused by FGM/C, of which 92 million girls and women are in Africa.

Access to health: How to reduce child and maternal mortality?

Systematic review Brief 3ie PDF icon 2010  
Systematic reviews show that access to community-based health services reduces neonatal mortality and still births, but t he effect on maternal mortality is harder to detect.