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Strengthening systems for integrated early childhood development services: a cross-national analysis of governance

Resource type
Journal Article
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Title
Strengthening systems for integrated early childhood development services: a cross-national analysis of governance
Abstract
While there has been substantial growth in early childhood development (ECD) services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is considerable inequity in their distribution and quality. Evidence-based governance strategies are necessary, but currently they are insufficient for widespread, quality implementation. In particular, there is a limited understanding of the use of systems approaches for the analysis of ECD services as they go to scale. The aim of this paper is to present findings from four countries, using a cross-national case study approach to explore governance mechanisms required to strengthen national systems of ECD services. While different sets of governance strategies and challenges were identified in each country, overarching themes also emerged with implications for systems strengthening. Study results focus on local, mid-level and central governance, with recommendations for effective coordination and the integration of ECD services in LMICs.
Publication
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume
1308
Issue
1
Pages
245-255
Date
2014
Language
en
ISSN
1749-6632
Short Title
Strengthening systems for integrated early childhood development services
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11/01/2022, 15:42
Library Catalogue
Wiley Online Library
Citation
Britto, P. R., Yoshikawa, H., van Ravens, J., Ponguta, L. A., Reyes, M., Oh, S., Dimaya, R., Nieto, A. M., & Seder, R. (2014). Strengthening systems for integrated early childhood development services: a cross-national analysis of governance. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1308(1), 245–255. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.12365