Policy Brief: Children and good governance
Children constitute a third of the global population yet remain invisible in debates about how countries are governed. We're calling for a focus on children to build more effective states around the world.
January, 2010
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Children remain invisible in debates about how countries are governed.
By ignoring children, the governance community is missing a trick.
Involving children in discussions about governance and ensuring that the realisation of their rights is a measure of good governance can help improve government performance and build more effective states, especially in challenging environments.
This brief looks at:
- Why children remain invisible
- Why children matter for good governance
- How focusing on child rights can improve governance
- What we’re calling for
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