Very little is known about the actual impact of projects on the poor. Many are reluctant to carry out impact evaluations because they are deemed expensive, time consuming, and technically complex, and because the findings can be politically sensitive. Yet a rigorous evaluation can be powerful in...

Motivation and objectives -- Literature review -- Definitions: what are socio-emotional skills? -- Conceptual framework -- Search methodology -- Program analysis throughout the life cycle -- Program findings : what works (or not) in fostering socio-emotional skills? -- Annex I: Before school...