Early childhood development can be one of the most cost-effective interventions for policymakers. An IEG report explores the benefits of investing in young children and how such investments can persist into school and beyond.
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While much has been written on early childhood development and the near-term benefits to children selected to participate in interventions, few studies look at the sustained impacts of these programs. This systematic review aims to contribute to the field's progress by collecting those studies that offer high-quality, causal estimates, providing analysis on interventions shown to have sustained effects across a range of outcomes, and identifying research gaps to help guide future studies.
Early development plays a major role in a childâs school performance, health, and socialization and future earnings. IEGâs evaluation of the World Bank Groupâs support for early childhood development examines the Bankâs design and implementation of operations that support interventions for young children and their families.
