What policies strengthen early childhood development? Policy lessons for Latin America and the Caribbean

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cepal.callNumberLC/TS.2026/15
cepal.citationThis publication should be cited as: Sanches Cardoso, T., Vande Rusten, S. and Vial Prieto, J. (2026). What policies strengthen early childhood development? Policy lessons for Latin America and the Caribbean. <i>Project Documents </i>(LC/TS.2026/15). Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
cepal.docTypeDocumentos de proyectos e investigación
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cepal.regionalOfficeSantiago
cepal.topicEngCHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
cepal.topicEngSOCIAL POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES
cepal.topicEngINCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
cepal.topicEngFINANCIAL INCLUSION
cepal.topicSpaINFANCIA Y ADOLESCENCIA
cepal.topicSpaPOLÍTICAS Y PROGRAMAS SOCIALES
cepal.topicSpaDESARROLLO INCLUSIVO
cepal.topicSpaINCLUSIÓN FINANCIERA
cepal.workareaEngSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
cepal.workareaSpaDESARROLLO SOCIAL
dc.contributor.authorSanches Cardoso, Thais
dc.contributor.authorVande Rusten, Sol
dc.contributor.authorVial Prieto, Josefina
dc.contributor.entityNU. CEPAL
dc.contributor.institutionGerman Agency for International Cooperation
dc.contributor.institutionThe London School of Economics and Political Science
dc.coverage.spatialEngLATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
dc.coverage.spatialSpaAMERICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-17T19:52:12Z
dc.date.available2026-03-17T19:52:12Z
dc.date.issued2026-03-17
dc.description.abstractThis paper draws on well-documented early childhood development policies and programmes to identify policy lessons relevant for Latin America and the Caribbean. It is grounded in the recognition of early childhood development as a strategic investment to reduce poverty and inequality, strengthen labour inclusion and promote inclusive social development across the life course. The analysis is based on a comparative assessment of three intersectoral national programmes: Sure Start (England), Integrated Child Development Services (India) and Solid Start (the Kingdom of the Netherlands). The document examines how these experiences have addressed challenges related to institutional fragmentation, programme quality and long-term sustainability. The findings highlight five strategic areas for strengthening early childhood development policies: building political momentum; designing integrated, multilevel programme structures; improving quality through comprehensive and multigenerational approaches; ensuring institutional and financial sustainability; and strengthening evidence generation and data systems. In addition, the document identifies policy-relevant dimensions that remain insufficiently prioritized in programme design and implementation, which could be considered in early childhood development agendas in the region.
dc.description.tableOfContentsExecutive summary .-- Introduction .-- I. Importance of early childhood development .-- II. Case studies .-- III. Policy learnings and recommendations .-- IV. Other challenges to be considered in policy design .-- V. Final reflections.
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dc.identifier.unSymbolLC/TS.2026/15
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11362/86016
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherCEPAL
dc.publisher.placeSantiago
dc.relation.isPartOfSeriesDocumentos de Proyectos
dc.subject.unbisEngCHILDREN
dc.subject.unbisEngCHILD WELFARE
dc.subject.unbisEngSOCIAL POLICY
dc.subject.unbisEngCASE STUDIES
dc.subject.unbisSpaNIÑOS
dc.subject.unbisSpaBIENESTAR DE LA INFANCIA
dc.subject.unbisSpaPOLITICA SOCIAL
dc.subject.unbisSpaESTUDIOS DE CASOS
dc.titleWhat policies strengthen early childhood development? Policy lessons for Latin America and the Caribbean
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