For some years, social spending in Latin America and the Caribbean has been increasing. The data from Better Spending for Better Lives in 2018 show us that between 1995 and 2013 the average investment in education increased from 3.6% to 5.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in Latin America and the Caribbean. Investment in education is an important part of public … [Lee más...] about Better Investment for Better Educational Results
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Let’s talk about effective policies in early childhood development
by María Caridad Araujo Lead Specialist, Social Protection and Health Division Most of you already know it: early childhood programs make for a smart investment. In fact, it is estimated that every dollar invested in early childhood development services, meaning in children who are up to 3 years old, provides a return on investment of 4 to 9 dollars. Now, return of … [Lee más...] about Let’s talk about effective policies in early childhood development
