Economic strengthening programs generally focus on the head of the household and assume that any benefits trickle down to children. In a review of 35 economic strengthening programs, all showed some benefit to children. However, 20% of these programs showed a negative outcome for children's well being.
The review sets out to identify the ES programs that impact child wellbeing outcomes positively, as well as those that have negative impacts. It looks at factors such as gender and age that might influence both positive or negative impacts. Lastly, the review identifies gaps in the evidence and makes recommendations for further research.
