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Journal of Child and Family Studies
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies 1/2012

01-02-2012 | Original Paper

Family Policy Initiatives in Latin America: The Case of Colombia and Ecuador

Auteurs: Sonia Carrillo, Karen Ripoll-Núñez, Paul L. Schvaneveldt

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 1/2012

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Abstract

Family policy initiatives in Colombia and Ecuador have targeted primarily families living in poverty. This paper discusses some of the major policy initiatives oriented to improve the living conditions of economically disadvantaged families in both countries. We argue that, even though governments recognize the importance of family policies, existing policies and programs for families living in poverty do not directly focus on family issues. They represent more implicit than explicit family policies. We analyze some of the issues that may hinder the development, implementation, and evaluation of family policies in Colombia and Ecuador. Such issues stem from political and economic instability, legislation, changing family demographics, as well as coordination among agencies that develop, implement, and evaluate policies. We discuss challenges related to family policies in both countries and recommendations to improve existing policy initiatives.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Family Policy Initiatives in Latin America: The Case of Colombia and Ecuador
Auteurs
Sonia Carrillo
Karen Ripoll-Núñez
Paul L. Schvaneveldt
Publicatiedatum
01-02-2012
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 1/2012
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-011-9539-z

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