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This paper examines the. characteristics and the scope of child poverty in Portugal and the impact of economic growth and social po1icy on the well-being of children within the context of the structural and institutional problems of the Country. Fluctuations in the welfare of children are therefore to policy issues.
The study encompasses the almost 40 years: between 1950 and 1988. This period has been broken down. into three subperiods which are characterized by substantially different approaches in. economic and social policy: 1950-74: the period of the dictatorship; 1974-85: a period. of revolution, socialist reform, consolidation and economic crisis; and 1985 and beyond: the period of the entry into. the European Economic Community and the economic “takeoff” of the country.
Overall, Portuguese children are still not assured of the benefits of economic growth, and they are not protected from the risks of misdirected development. Indeed, there are reasons to fear that poverty and social deviance may increase in the near future to the detriment of children. The need is well demonstrated for local and; national policies which can help prevent poverty among children and improve child well-being.
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Child Poverty Political Dictatorship Education Social Policy Child Care and Health Family Welfare Child Labour Demographic Factors Social Security Economic Growth Portugal
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Silva, Manuela .(1992) .”Child poverty and deprivation in Portugal: a national case study”. UNICEF, International Child Development Centre, Economic Policy Series - EPS No. 28. June 1992.