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COVID-19: Inequalities widen for poorest young people in developing countries
COVID-19 could reverse important gains in educational attainment and future life chances for young people in developing countries – particularly the poorest and most vulnerable, according to Oxford-led research.
Despite many young people in developing countries now returning to education or employment, interrupted learning, less reliable work, food shortages and significant mental health issues are widening inequalities, according to a COVID-19 phone survey from the long-standing Young Lives research team.
This latest research shows that, despite encouraging signs, many young people are getting their lives back on track, a complex and uneven picture is unfolding.