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K4D, Knowledge, Evidence, and Learning for Development
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Reintegration of Children Born of Wartime Rape
Children born of wartime rape, and their mothers, are often stigmatised by their own communities, due to their associations with political, ethnic or religious enemies. Their identity and sense of belonging are contested, which creates dangers for their p
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Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism Programming on Men, Women, Boys and Girls
The literature stresses the importance of taking a gendered approach in Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) programming. Women’s participation can bring different perceptions and experiences, and ensure increased effectiveness and broader reac
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Implications of not Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Needs in Conflict Situations
This review examines the potential implications of not addressing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs resulting from conflict throughout the life course, including on longer term mental and physical health, communities and families (inclu
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Youth Employment Needs in Nigeria
There has been increased interest in youth issues in sub-Saharan Africa in recent years, especially related to employment. Nigeria is expected to grow to over 440 million people by 2050, becoming the third most populated country in the world. Nigerians se
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Vaccine Hesitancy: Guidance and Interventions
Research shows that vaccine hesitancy is rising, resulting in alarming figures on disease outbreaks reported globally. Despite the availability of vaccines, the number of countries reporting hesitancy has steadily increased since 2014. Therefore, there is
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Animal Sourced Foods (ASF): Evidence on stunting and programmes to Increase Consumption
Animal source foods (ASF) are an important source of nutrients. They are a particularly good source of iron and zinc which prevents stunting. The main factors affecting ASF consumption that were discussed in the literature identified were nutritional know
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Foundational Mathematics Education in Developing Countries
There is concern that children in developing countries are not learning sufficient mathematics skills. Focus on enrollment and literacy may have led to neglect of mathematics learning and less is known about the status in this area. According to a UNESCO
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Cash Transfer Programmes: Impact on stunting and financial inclusion
This report focused on evidence published in the last ten years (since 2009) on cash transfer programs’ impact on stunting and financial inclusion. The importance of maternal education on stunting emerged from the literature and warrants further investiga
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Effectiveness of Minimum Quality Standards for Primary Education in Low and Lower Middle-Income Countries
Minimum quality standards for education are common in low and lower middle-income countries. However, the scope and use of these standards are determined by the country’s level of development. Therefore, some countries have advanced standards, whilst othe
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Evaluation Learning Review for DFID Nigeria
Eight evaluation and one research report were provided by DFID for this review. The Girls Education Project (GEP III) consists of multiple interventions aiming to provide meaningful and relevant quality basic education for integrated Qur’anic education. O
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Stunting, Wasting, and Education in Nigeria
Globally, the number of primary school children with nutritional deficiencies is high. This rapid review focuses on children with such deficiencies (namely stunting and wasting), and how it affects them throughout their primary education. Although the foc
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Family Planning for Refugees in Camps in Tanzania
Refugees have the right and a need to access sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, including family planning. SRH services saves lives yet access to quality SRH services decreases during humanitarian crises as these services are compromised. In g