Paths to Participation: Analyzing Adolescent Participation Programs in the Dominican Republic

Project Title: Paths to Participation: Analyzing Adolescent Participation Programs in the Dominican Republic
Client: UNICEF Dominican Republic Country Office
Students: Ankita Goyal, Elena Del Rivero, Khayria Mansouri, Cathy Wang
Faculty Lead: Grace Jaramillo
Fieldwork Location: Dominican Republic
Year: 2024-25

About the Project: This project aims to identify the key factors that determine the success of efforts by various national and international institutions to promote adolescent participation in the Dominican Republic, to help inform the development of more effective programs in the future. It aims to understand how different variables influence program outcomes. This analysis will explore the design elements of successful programs and assess their adaptability across different contexts. The goal is to determine what makes a program achieve desired outcomes, such as increased youth engagement, retention in educational programs, and improved leadership skills.