August 2018

Webinar | Nurturing Care Framework: ISSA International Step by Step Association

The Nurturing Care Framework for Early Childhood Development (NCF) is a road map for action. It builds upon leading evidence of how child development unfolds and of the effective policies and interventions that can improve early childhood development. Tthis webinar offers a timely look at what steps can be taken next in the field.
Tuesday, July 3, 2018

The Nurturing Care Framework for Early Childhood Development (NCF) is a road map for action. It builds upon leading evidence of how child development unfolds and of the effective policies and interventions that can improve early childhood development. Across the globe, the NCF gives an impetus for action. Following the NCF’s recent launch, this webinar offers a timely look at what steps can be taken next in the field.

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Remarks by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim at the Early Childhood Development Event

Scientific and economic evidence shows that this failure has life-long consequences. It can lead to stunting and other limitations in development, which are caused by a lack of nutrition, a lack of sufficient stimulation, and exposure to environments that cause stress. Stunting not only leaves children vulnerable to infection, but it can permanently limit their physical and cognitive capacity.

PARTNERS' ROUNDTABLE ON INVESTING IN THE EARLY YEARS: IDENTIFYING SYNERGIES AND CATALYZING ACTION

Investing in the early years not only transforms a child’s life, it can alter the trajectory of a nation’s growth and competitiveness. Thanks to a growing body of scientific evidence, we now understand that investments in the early years are critical to ensure in helping children achieve their full potential, and escape the cycle of poverty.

Investing in the early years: a roadmap for sustainable futures

This high-level event—held at the “EWEC Hub” at UNHQ in the margins of the UN General Assembly—highlighted the importance of cross-sectoral investments in a child’s earliest years to address inequality, break the cycle of poverty, and improve outcomes later in life. Through a series of discussions, speakers noted the long-lasting impact of these “human capital investments” and encouraged urgent action to capitalize on them. Several countries also showcased their own experiences, providing concrete examples of interventions from Uganda, Norway, Chile and Estonia.

Webinar | Why implementation evidence matters for ECD

New Webinar Series Explores What, Why and How ECD Interventions Work in Real-World Settings

The Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) and the National Institute for Early Education Research announce a webinar series exploring implementation research and practice for early childhood development, based on the recent Annals of The New York Academy of Sciences Special Issue.

Early Childhood Development Research including Children in Crisis Settings Topic of Special Issue of Annals of the New York Academy of Science

According to a study by the International Child Development Steering Group of The Lancet, close to half of all children under five – an estimated 250 million children worldwide – fail to meet developmental potential in the first five years of life. Young children require nurturing care in order to thrive and develop healthily. Yet, few programs that support development and enable nurturing actually reach young children and caregivers – a particular concern for those in conflict zones, or in regions where natural or man made disasters have created humanitarian crises.

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