Brain development and ECD: A case for investment

Author(s): Young, Mary Eming; Mustard, J. Fraser;
Date Issued: 2008
Publisher(s): World Bank
Description: An argument for the increased investment in early childhood development (ECD) and the expansion of education and care services in Sub-Saharan Africa, based on the premise that healthy brain development helps children achieve their full potential
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Editor(s): Garcia, Marito; Pence, Alan R.; Evans, Judith
Funder(s): Norwegian Education Trust Fund for Africa in the World Bank ; Education Program Development Trust Fund
Source: In M. Garcia, A. Pence, & J. L. Evans (Eds.), Africa's future, Africa's challenge: Early childhood care and development in Sub-Saharan Africa (Directions in Development: Human Development 42700, pp. 71-91). Washington, DC: World Bank. Retrieved May 26, 2009, from http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2008/03/05/000333038_20080305054902/Rendered/PDF/427000PUB0Afri1sclosed0Feb025020081.pdf
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Brain Development/Maturation

International Child Care & Early Education

Policies > Child Care & Early Education Policies
ISBN: 978-0-8213-6886-2 : Paperback , 978-0-8213-6887-9 : Electronic
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