Research

NCDO regularly conducts research on the level of Dutch support for development cooperation. On this page you can find an impression of recent studies that are relevant to the field of education. The results of these studies are used to develop content for teaching global citizenship. Dutch-language summaries of the conclusions are available for order or download.

Publications from 2008

Study 34: Young people and development cooperation – Development aid good for your resume?
Although many young people genuinely empathise with the developing world, they understand all too well that support for developing countries can also benefit themselves. Seven out of ten (71%) agree with the statement that it is good for your resume if you have actively worked for a charity in a developing country. Women (83%) and those with higher education (84%) are even more aware of this fact. Half of the young people interviewed (52%) consider it ‘hip’ to work for a better world.

Download the summary or order it using the order form (only available in Dutch).


Publications from 2007

Study 29: Young people think positively over development cooperation
What do young people know about international cooperation, the Millennium Development Goals and fair trade products? What do they think about the government’s development budget and the humanitarian mission in Afghanistan? NCDO conducted a survey on these issues among young people aged 15 to 30. The results address the difference in the answers given by older and younger respondents.

Download the summary or order it using the order form (only available in Dutch).

Study 27: Young global citizens – Children on the world around them
How do children see the world around them? What do they know about where things come from? Do children have any idea about how the world is interconnected? A survey of the concept of global citizenship among children in grades 7 and 8 of elementary education.

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Study 26: Schools active for charities
What kinds of charities do schools prefer to help? What kinds of activities do schools organise to support good causes? How do they use the lesson materials provided? A study of elementary schools’ participation in charity activities.

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