Journal
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Curriculum reform and the displacement of knowledge in Peruvian rural secondary schools: exploring the unintended local consequences of global education policies
The processes of policy implementation in developing contexts and the unintended consequences of education policies that follow international policy scripts without enough consideration of local histories and cultures.
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Effect of natural disasters on poverty transitions and consumption growth. Evidence for rural Perú
Natural hazards, an increasingly important phenomenon, have a direct impact at regional and household level. The growing incidence and persistence of natural events are strongly linked to increasing vulnerability of households and communities in developing countries. Previous socioeconomic vulnerabilities may exacerbate the impact of a specific event, making more difficult the process of recovery. Using […]
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Sense of belonging and transition to high schools in Peru
Sense of belonging is the degree to which students feel integrated with their peers and teachers at school. This study describes sense of belonging among Peruvian students entering high school. Socioeconomic status had no direct effect on sense of belonging but had an indirect effect through achievement. Rural students had a higher sense of belonging […]





