Early Childhood Development
EDUCATION
Early Childhood Development
Investing in the early years is one of the smartest things a country can do to eliminate extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and create the human capital needed for economies to diversify and grow. Early childhood experiences have a profound impact on brain development - affecting learning, health, behavior, and, ultimately, productivity and income.
Better Jobs and Brighter Futures: Investing in Childcare to Build Human Capital
350 million young children lack childcare; investing in it improves child development, women’s employment, and economic growth.
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OUR APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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RESULTS & IMPACT ON EARLY CHILDHOOD
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In Africa, more than 61,000 students, including over one-third women, have enrolled in internationally accredited programs.
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In Africa, more than 61,000 students, including over one-third women, have enrolled in internationally accredited programs.
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In Africa, more than 61,000 students, including over one-third women, have enrolled in internationally accredited programs.
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Investing in Children's Early Years: Creating Brighter Futures
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
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GUIDANCE NOTE
Designing and Implementing Early Childhood Parenting Programs
Designing and Implementing Early Childhood Parenting Programs
This guidance note helps World Bank teams and partners design effective parenting programs for healthy child development across sectors.
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REPORT
The Impact of Climate Change on Education and What to Do about It
The Impact of Climate Change on Education and What to Do about It
Education is vital for ending poverty, but urgent government action is needed as climate change-driven extreme weather increasingly disrupts schooling and harms learning outcomes.
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MORE ON EARLY CHILHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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Every child counts: Measuring early childhood development in fragile contexts
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Quality Early Learning: Nurturing Children's Potential
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Investing in Quality Early Learning to Combat the Global Learning Crisis
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OUR PARTNERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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Education
Education and skills training are the bridge between human potential and economic opportunity.
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