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  • There is limited nationally representative evidence on the socioeconomic and territorial distribution of school non-attendance in Ecuador. The study aims to fill this gap by examining factors associated with school non-attendance among children and adolescents aged 5–17 years.

    School Non-Attendance Among Children and Adolescents in Ecuador: Socioeconomic, Territorial, and Age-Related Inequalities from a Nationally Representative Survey · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes that existing research has not fully addressed the complexities of the issue. The study aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and barriers.

    Barriers and Challenges Affecting Quality Education (Sustainable Development Goal #4) in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 · 2024 · DOI

  • Although there is sufficient evidence in the epidemiological literature that antiretroviral treatment (ART) reduces child mortality, there is limited evidence of its effect in the socio-economic determinants of child mortality literature.

    The impact of antiretroviral treatment and child-focused unconditional cash transfers on child mortality · 2024 · DOI

  • Limited financial protection for households. Insufficient health insurance coverage. Presence of chronic diseases and disability.

    Impoverishment due to out-of-pocket health care expenses in Peruvian households · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies on the impact of out-of-pocket health care spending on household well-being and poverty. Analysis of the effect of health insurance coverage and social determinants of health on the probability of falling into poverty due to out-of-pocket expenditures. Research on the relationship between out-of-pocket health care spending and other social and economic factors.

    Impoverishment due to out-of-pocket health care expenses in Peruvian households · 2026 · DOI

  • There is need to construct roads to disenclave the subdivision, and improve market accessibility, reduce poverty and improve household expenditure on primary education. A greater portion of state budget for primary schools should be directed to the rural sectors because the sector lacks basic infrastructure and facilities for achieving universal primary education 3.

    A Promise Unfulfilled. Challenges of Achieving Universal Primary Education (UPE), Access and Quality in Rural Cameroon: Case of Mundemba Subdivision, Ndian Division-South West Region · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the challenges faced by caregivers of children orphaned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a lack of research on the experiences of caregivers in providing support to orphaned children.

    The Plight of Caregivers Who Support Children Orphaned as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic · 2026 · DOI

  • A series of gender sensitization and awareness campaign workshops and seminars and affirmative action are needed to improve boy child access and participation in education. Undertake continuous review of curriculum/policy documents to ensure gender sensitivity 7. There is need to identify and recognize successful professional men within the District who can act as role models or mentors to the boys.

    Wastage of the Boy – Child in Africa: Implications for Educational Management · 2026 · DOI

  • The study does not address the potential long-term effects of the Conditional Cash Transfer programme. The analysis is limited to the Federal Capital Territory, which may not be representative of other regions in Nigeria.

    CAUSAL IMPACT OF CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFERS ON HOUSEHOLD WELFARE IN NIGERIA: A MACHINE LEARNING-BASED EVALUATION OF SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY · 2026 · DOI

  • The state of resources necessary for mainstreaming the out-of-school children into formal primary education This study revealed that the state of resources in COBET centres necessary for mainstreaming out-of-school children into formal primary education was insufficient.

    Implementing the complementary basic education programme for the purpose of mainstreaming the out-of-school children in Tanzania · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on developing effective strategies to reduce dropout rates among SC students. Future research should examine the impact of educational policies on SC students.

    Educational Status of Scheduled Caste Students in Tripura and the Causes of School Dropout: A Sociological Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for a holistic approach to reduce dropout rates among SC students.

    Educational Status of Scheduled Caste Students in Tripura and the Causes of School Dropout: A Sociological Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Based on the baseline findings, the following recommendations are proposed for consideration by future researchers and policymakers: The baseline results highlight the need for policies that create employment opportunities, particularly for women’s empowerment.

    Socio-Demographic and Anthropometric Findings of Women Caregivers in Qwa-Qwa, Free State Province, South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need to consider the realities of the students to promote greater inclusion and guarantee the right to learn throughout life.

    Impactos das vulnerabilidades sociais na EJA: o cenário de uma escola em Saquarema - RJ · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need to investigate the socioeconomic and educational obstacles that hinder access and retention of students.

    Impactos das vulnerabilidades sociais na EJA: o cenário de uma escola em Saquarema - RJ · 2026 · DOI

  • The article identifies the need for governments to enact policies to prevent child marriage. The article highlights the impact of child marriage on girls' access to education.

    Child Marriage in Sub-Saharan Contexts. A Travesty of Justice · 2026 · DOI

  • The officers face challenges such as limited funding and low cooperation from institution owners. The study also mentions the reluctance of relatives to accept their children back.

    Reintegration of Institutionalised Orphan Children into Families of Origin: Experiences of Social Welfare Officers in Tanzania · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the recommended approaches and strategies. Future research could also explore the experiences of social welfare officers in other countries.

    Reintegration of Institutionalised Orphan Children into Families of Origin: Experiences of Social Welfare Officers in Tanzania · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies several challenges, including long commutes, lack of Menstrual Hygiene Management facilities, and poor teacher-pupil relationships.

    Interrogating Ecological Dynamics Affecting Girl Child School Dropout of Primary Schools in Uganda · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for a holistic approach to address the complex issues surrounding girl child dropout.

    Interrogating Ecological Dynamics Affecting Girl Child School Dropout of Primary Schools in Uganda · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should continue to analyze the relationships among human capital investment, structural barriers, gender-responsive development, and economic outcomes for women in Africa. Future research should explore the effectiveness of gender-responsive macroeconomic policies and holistic empowerment strategies in promoting women's economic empowerment.

    Structural Inequalities and Women's Economic Empowerment in Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • Cash plus programs have shown promise for boosting the impacts of cash transfers, yet few studies have assessed their impact among adolescents with disabilities.

    Impacts of the “Ujana Salama” Cash Plus Program Across Multiple Domains of Well-Being for Adolescents With and Without Disability: Results of a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Tanzania · 2026 · DOI

  • Based on the findings above and in consideration of measures to not just ensure the scalability of CCT interventions on human development in Kwara State, but also for the sustainability of the programme the following recommendations are proposed as presented: 1.

    Effect of Conditional Cash Transfer Programmes on Human Development in Kwara State, Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited empirical evidence on the effectiveness of Conditional Cash Transfer programmes in Nigeria.

    CAUSAL IMPACT OF CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFERS ON HOUSEHOLD WELFARE IN NIGERIA: A MACHINE LEARNING-BASED EVALUATION OF SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY · 2026 · DOI

  • Based on the findings, the study recommends that the Fit Person Program must be implemented in all regions where teen mothers are still subjected to social exclusion, stigma, discrimination, and rejection from peers, schoolteachers and family members. Thus, it would enhance school retention and yield secondary school completion among teen mothers in Tanzania.

    Assessing the Role of Fit Persons in Facilitating Educational Support Services for Teen Mothers in Secondary Schools in Temeke District, Tanzania · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) There is limited nationally representative evidence on the socioeconomic and territorial distribution of school non-attendance in Ecuador (“School Non-Attendance Among Children and Adolescents in Ecuador: Socioeconomic,…”, 2026); (2) There is need to construct roads to disenclave the subdivision, and improve market accessibility, reduce poverty and improve household expenditure on primary education (“A Promise Unfulfilled. Challenges of Achieving Universal Primary Education…”, 2026); (3) There is a need to investigate the challenges faced by caregivers of children orphaned due to the COVID-19 pandemic (“The Plight of Caregivers Who Support Children Orphaned as a Result of the…”, 2026); (4) A series of gender sensitization and awareness campaign workshops and seminars and affirmative action are needed to improve boy child access and participation in education (“Wastage of the Boy – Child in Africa: Implications for Educational Management”, 2026); (5) Future research should focus on developing effective strategies to reduce dropout rates among SC students (“Educational Status of Scheduled Caste Students in Tripura and the Causes of…”, 2026). 381 gap statements have been mined from Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 4,253 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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