Exploring The Impact of Household Shocks on Children’s Labour. An Analysis from the National Panel Survey in Tanzania

Kauky MS

Published on: 2024-02-15

Abstract

Household shocks can affect a family's well-being. Consequently, households often resort to child labour as a coping strategy. Child labour hinders a country's progress and negatively affects children's well-being. In this study, we examined the effects of household shocks on child labour in Tanzania. We employed the two waves of the National Panel survey data years 2014/15 and 2019/20 and a fixed effects regression model. The study found that climate and food price shocks increased child labour hours. Further, child school attendance reduces child labour. This study recommends enhancing irrigation infrastructure and using drought-resistant crop varieties. Additionally, the results emphasize the importance of implementing programs that promote school attendance to reduce child labour and promote their schooling.