LINKING CHILD POVERTY CHALLENGES WITH OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN PROBLEM IN ANAMBRA STATE

IMPLICATIONS FOR LEGAL MITIGATION AND POLICY IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORKS

Abstract

This study undertakes a comprehensive investigation of the child poverty challenges and the prevalent issue of out-of-school children in Anambra State, Nigeria. Child poverty and lack of access to quality education are interrelated issues that disproportionately affect the State's children population. This qualitative investigation aims to shed light on the root causes, consequences, and legal implications of these challenges. Additionally, it explores potential policy implementation strategies and legal mitigation frameworks that can address child poverty and improve access to education to eradicate out-of-school children problems in Anambra State. Similarly, child poverty and the problem of out-of-school children are pressing global issues that demand a multidimensional understanding rooted in various academic theories and cultural practices. This study explores prominent theoretical frameworks for comprehending child poverty and explaining the phenomenon of out-of-school children, emphasizing their implications for the development of effective policy and implementation of legal mitigation frameworks. Drawing upon key theories such as the capability theory, social exclusion theory, and human capital theory, this study underscores the importance of tailored interventions that address the multifaceted dimensions of child poverty and education exclusion of poor children from hard-to-reach rural communities in Anambra State. The qualitative findings were discussed based on several academic theories that shed light on child poverty and the problem of out-of-school children. The discussion, recommendation and implications for legal development were highlighted for sustainable policy implementation in Anambra State.