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Youth at Risk in Latin America provides evidence-based guidance to policymakers that will help increase the effectiveness of their youth investment program. Drawing on the authors' detail… More...

Youth at Risk in Latin America provides evidence-based guidance to policymakers that will help increase the effectiveness of their youth investment program. Drawing on the authors' detailed analyses, the book describes twenty-three policies and programs that youth development experts agree are the basis of a quality youth development portfolio, from early childhood development programs to parent training to cash transfers for positive behaviors. It also lays out strategies for implementing this Youth at Risk in Latin America provides evidence-based guidance to policymakers that will help increase the effectiveness of their youth investment program. Drawing on the authors' detailed analyses, the book describes twenty-three policies and programs that youth development experts agree are the basis of a quality youth development portfolio, from early childhood development programs to parent training to cash transfers for positive behaviors. It also lays out strategies for implementing this effective youth portfolio in a budget-constrained environment by reallocation of resources away from ineffective programs, collection and use of data on program effectiveness, and implementation of the portfolio by a diverse set of actors based on their comparative advantages. Social Services & Welfare, Politics, Youth at Risk in Latin America and the Caribbean: Understanding the Causes, Realizing the Potential~~ Cunningham, Wendy~~Social Services & Welfare~~Politics~~9780821375211, en, Youth at Risk in Latin America and the Caribbean: Understanding the Causes, Realizing the Potential, Cunningham, Wendy, 9780821375211, World Bank Publications, 06/01/2008, , , , World Bank Publications, 06/01/2008<