Strengthening systems for integrated early childhood development services: a cross-national analysis of governance

TitleStrengthening systems for integrated early childhood development services: a cross-national analysis of governance
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsBritto, P. R., H. Yoshikawa, J. van Ravens, L. A. Ponguta, M. Reyes, S. Oh, R. Dimaya, A. M. Nieto, and R. Seder
While there has been substantial growth in early childhood development (ECD) services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is considerable inequity in their distribution and quality. Evidence-based governance strategies are necessary, but currently they are insufficient for widespread, quality implementation. In particular, there is a limited understanding of the use of systems approaches for the analysis of ECD services as they go to scale. The aim of this paper is to present findings from four countries, using a cross-national case study approach to explore governance mechanisms required to strengthen national systems of ECD services. While different sets of governance strategies and challenges were identified in each country, overarching themes also emerged with implications for systems strengthening. Study results focus on local, mid-level and central governance, with recommendations for effective coordination and the integration of ECD services in LMICs.
Title Strengthening systems for integrated early childhood development services: a cross-national analysis of governance
Publication Title Ann N Y Acad SciAnn N Y Acad Sci
Publication Type Journal Article
Published Year 2014
Authors P.R. Britto; H. Yoshikawa; J. van Ravens; L.A. Ponguta; M. Reyes; S. Oh; R. Dimaya; A.M. Nieto; R. Seder
Edition 2014/02/28
Accession Number 24571220
ISBN Number 0077-8923
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