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Record Nr.

UNINA9910828350903321

Titolo

Investing in early childhood development : review of the World Bank's recent experience / / Rebecca K. Sayre, Amanda E. Devercelli, Michelle J. Neuman, and Quentin Wodon

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC : , : World Bank Group, , [2015]

2015

ISBN

1-4648-0404-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvii, 136 pages) : illustrations ; ; 26 cm

Collana

World Bank Studies

Disciplina

305.2310973

Soggetti

Child development - United States

Early childhood education - United States

Education and state - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"A World Bank Study"--Cover.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Executive Summary; World Bank Support for ECD; World Bank Operational and Analytical Investments; Tables; Table ES.1 Human Development Early Childhood Development Portfolio between FY 2001 and FY 2013; Lessons Learned from ECD Operations; Looking Forward; Note; Abbreviations; Chapter 1Introduction; Importance of Investing in ECD; Note; Chapter 2Methodology for the Study; Abstract; What Is Meant by ECD and Essential ECD Interventions?; Box; Box 2.1 Clarifying the Definition of ECD and Related Terms; What Has Been Included in This Review and What Has Not?

FiguresFigure 2.1 Selection of Projects for This Review; Note; Chapter 3Trends in Operations; Abstract; IBRD/IDA Operations: Commitment Levels and Trends; Table 3.1 Trend in the Number of IBRD/IDA Operations and Funding for ECD; Figure 3.1 IBRD/IDA ECD Operations in the HD Portfolio, US million (US of 2013); Figure 3.2 IBRD/IDA ECD Operations in the HD Portfolio, Number; Figure 3.3 IBRD/IDA ECD Operations in ED, HNP, and SP US million (US of 2013); IBRD/IDA Commitments by Sector, Region, and Country Income; Maps; Map 3.1 Global Distribution of HD ECD Investments through IBRD/IDA



Table 3.2 IBRD/IDA Commitments (in US of 2013) to ECD by Region and SectorFigure 3.4 IBRD/IDA Investment in ECD in the HD Portfolio Per Child under Five; ECD Share in Human Development IBRD/IDA Operations; Figure 3.5 Share of ECD Commitments in Overall HD Portfolio; Table 3.3 Share of ECD in HD IBRD/IDA Portfolio by Time Period; Trust-Funded ECD Operations; Table 3.4 Trust-funded Operations (in US of 2013) to ECD by Region and Sector; Operations Likely to Benefit Children; Figure 3.6 Trust-funded ECD Operations in the HD Portfolio, US million (US of 2013)

Chapter 4Case Studies of OperationsAbstract; Selection of the Case Studies; Table 4.1 Summary of ECD Case Studies; Bulgaria Social Inclusion Project (SIP); Eritrea Integrated Early Child Development (IECD) Project; Indonesia Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) Project; Jamaica Early Child Development (ECD) Project; Jordan ECD Component of Education Reform for the Knowledge Economy; Mexico ECD Component of Compensatory Education Project; Senegal Nutrition Enhancement Program (Phases I and II); Note; Chapter 5Lessons Learned from Operations; Abstract

Considerations for Effective ECD Project DesignNational Commitment; Table 5.1 Examples of PDO Indicators; Local Ownership; Coordination across Sectors and Levels; Targeting Disadvantaged Children; Sociocultural Relevance; Knowledge Exchange; Note; Chapter 6Trends in Analytical, Advisory, and Partnership Work; Abstract; Investments in Analytical, Advisory, and Partnership Work; Table 6.1 Analytical, Advisory, and Partnership Activities, by Type (FY 2001 to FY 2013); Table 6.2 Trend in the Number of and Funding for ECD-Related Analytical and Partnership Activities by Year

Figure 6.1 HD ECD Analytical, Advisory, and Partnership Activities, US million (US of 2013)

Sommario/riassunto

This study provides an overview of Bank investments in Early Childhood Development (ECD) from 2000-2013 within the Education, Health, Nutrition and Population, and Social Protection and Labor practices. The study summarizes trends in operational and analytical investments in early childhood, including lending and trust funded operations at the country, regional, and global levels. Findings are presented on the overall level of finance during this thirteen-year period, the number of ECD investments, and regional and sectoral trends. A series of case studies are presented to highlight lessons le