Poverty is not just a lack of income: It is a multidimensional phenomenon comprising the satisfaction of multiple needs that are not necessarily related to financial resources. But, what does this have to do with Early Childhood Development? Although there are still knowledge gaps, the evidence is compelling: quality investments in early childhood are the most effective … [Read more...] about International Day for the Eradication of Poverty & Early Childhood: How to innovate with impact?
Vanesa Marazzi
Vanesa Marazzi es consultora de la División de Protección Social y Salud del BID, donde trabaja en proyectos del Fondo de Innovación para el Desarrollo Infantil Temprano. Es licenciada en Ciencia Política, magíster en políticas públicas y doctoranda en Ciencias Sociales. Cuenta con más de 15 años de experiencia en el diseño, gestión y monitoreo de políticas de protección social, particularmente en la implementación de políticas de primera infancia. Fue Directora de Gestión y Monitoreo de Programas Especiales, del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social de Argentina.
Community of Practice in Brazil: Prevention of Violence and Integration of Evidence into Early Childhood Policies
What topics are critical for children? How to build bridges between scientific knowledge and public policies for early childhood? What lessons have we learned and what challenges lie ahead? These questions were addressed during the third workshop of the Community of Practice in Early Childhood Development (ECD), which focused on childhood policies in Brazil and on finding … [Read more...] about Community of Practice in Brazil: Prevention of Violence and Integration of Evidence into Early Childhood Policies
What is the future of early childhood policies in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Did you know that in Ecuador a child living in a low-income household knows a quarter of the words that a child from a high-income household does? In Latin America and the Caribbean, despite the significant improvements in mortality and morbidity rates, and access to early childhood development (ECD) services, the biggest challenge to achieve greater impact and break the cycle … [Read more...] about What is the future of early childhood policies in Latin America and the Caribbean?