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

Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Executive Summary -- World Bank Support for ECD -- World Bank Operational and Analytical Investments -- Lessons Learned from ECD Operations -- Looking Forward -- Note -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Importance of Investing in ECD -- Note -- Chapter 2 Methodology for the Study -- Abstract -- What Is Meant by ECD and Essential ECD Interventions? -- What Has Been Included in This Review and What Has Not? -- Note -- Chapter 3 Trends in Operations -- Abstract -- IBRD/IDA Operations: Commitment Levels and Trends -- IBRD/IDA Commitments by Sector, Region, and Country Income -- ECD Share in Human Development IBRD/IDA Operations -- Trust-Funded ECD Operations -- Operations Likely to Benefit Children -- Chapter 4 Case Studies of Operations -- Abstract -- Selection of the 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 5 Lessons Learned from Operations -- Abstract -- Considerations for Effective ECD Project Design -- National Commitment -- Local Ownership -- Coordination across Sectors and Levels -- Targeting Disadvantaged Children -- Sociocultural Relevance -- Knowledge Exchange -- Note -- Chapter 6 Trends in Analytical, Advisory, and Partnership Work -- Abstract -- Investments in Analytical, Advisory, and Partnership Work -- Analytical, Advisory, and Partnership Activities by Sector and Region -- ECD Share in HD Analytical and Partnership Activities.

Examples of Analytical, Advisory, and Partnership Work -- Note -- Chapter 7 Recent Initiatives -- Abstract -- What Are the Challenges to Increasing Investment in ECD? -- New Initiatives and Opportunities to Expand ECD Investments -- Conclusion -- Appendix A Supporting Figures and Tables -- Appendix B Human Development ECD Project Portfolio -- Appendix C Snapshot of Case Studies of Operations -- Bibliography -- Box -- Figures -- Maps -- Tables -- Back Cover.

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 learned to inform future Bank support to ECD and to promote better planning across sectors and regions. Trends in analytical and advisory activities are also discussed, including economic sector work, technical assistance, partnership activities, impact evaluations, programmatic approaches, and knowledge products. Finally, the study discusses recent new approaches to support ECD within the World Bank and in client countries. The study benefited from support from the Children Investment Fund Foundation.

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