Child Exploitation in the Global South

This edited volume examines child exploitation in the Global South. It introduces several case studies and interviews articulated around two features: exploitation within the family and exploitation in relation to social contexts. The research shows that both of the features are linked and, generally, they are not separate. It makes several important arguments which challenge the most common view on how children are perceived and exploited in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Additionally, it explores the social representation of exploited children as well as their general well-being.

Jérôme Ballet is Associate Professor at the University of Bordeaux, France. He works frequently with international agencies such as UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF and for NGOs. He is the author of Children and the Capability Approach.

Augendra Bhukuth is Director of the International Institute for Social Sciences in Madagascar. He was also international consultant for several NGOs, Foundations or international institutions in Madagascar and Mauritius (Antoine Tsia Lip Ken Foundation, ONG Terre Durable, ONG HARDI).