The World Bank drives early childhood development globally through financing, policy, and partnerships to boost health, learning, and equity.

Kilifi Kidutani ECD pupils in Chonyi Sub County during a distribution of stationeries and other teaching materials by the Kilifi County Department of Education and ICT. [Maureen Ongala, Standard] ...

India’s growing young population offers a crucial opportunity to invest in the future, with early childhood development (ECD) playing a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s long-term prosperity.

Children who benefit from quality early learning are better prepared for primary school, more likely to stay engaged in education, and better equipped to contribute productively to society, according ...