PREVIEW

Investing in Early Childhood Development : Review of the World Bank’s Recent Experience

January 1, 2014
Authors: Rebecca K. Sayre, Amanda E. Devercelli, Michelle J. Neuman, and Quentin Wodon
Organization: World Bank Group

This document provides an overview on the World Bank’s investments in early childhood development (ECD) from 2001-2013 within education; health, nutrition and population; and social protection and labor. This report summarizes trends in operational and analytical investments in ECD and presents findings on finances, the number of ECD investments and regional and sectoral risks. Included in this report are several case studies and their lessons learned in order to promote better planning across different sectors and regions. Of particular interest to those who create policy or design programs is chapter 5, which details lessons learned.