An information system is much more than technology; it is the key to making every child visible, ensuring equitable access to services, and optimizing available resources. In early childhood, a critical period that lays the foundation for life, integrated information systems are powerful tools to transform lives. This was the main conclusion of the 6th edition at the … [Read more...] about Without Data, We Are in the Dark: Integrated Information Systems to Strengthen Early Childhood Policies
Measurement and Indicator
Primeros Pasos: Favorite Articles of 2024
Another year is ending, and it’s time to reflect. For us at the Primeros Pasos Editorial Committee, this means reviewing which articles were the most read throughout the year, which sparked the most comments, and what topics drew the most interest. After all, looking back at what we’ve accomplished helps us plan ahead with better insights, ensuring we continue offering relevant … [Read more...] about Primeros Pasos: Favorite Articles of 2024
How do we preserve quality as we scale up programs to improve child development and alleviate poverty?
During the IDB Group's Knowledge Week on October 23–27, academics, regional and international experts, and IDB specialists met to share experiences on topics that are critical to the planet’s future. At the event, I had the chance to talk with Sally Grantham-McGregor, Emeritus Professor of Child Health and Nutrition at University College London (UCL), and Sebastián Martínez, … [Read more...] about How do we preserve quality as we scale up programs to improve child development and alleviate poverty?
Balancing Scale and Quality: Insights from a Meta-Analysis on Early Childhood Development Programs
Early childhood development (ECD) programs play a crucial role in promoting children’s cognition and language. Many programs include home visitors or groups who work with parents and young children through play activities that not only build children’s language and cognitive skills, but also engage children and parents together to experience the joy of playing and learning … [Read more...] about Balancing Scale and Quality: Insights from a Meta-Analysis on Early Childhood Development Programs
A New Global Method to Measure Early Childhood Development is Available!
The early childhood development (ECD) community is celebrating! The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently launched a new package of measures, the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED), version 1.0, to measure, evaluate and monitor the development of young children in the critical first three years of life for use across the globe. Despite growing interest in ECD … [Read more...] about A New Global Method to Measure Early Childhood Development is Available!