The early years: building the foundation for child well-being

This piece argues that early childhood development (ECD) services are an important area for government action. It says research evidence supports this. It presents ECD services as a way to support young children's rights to survival, development, protection and full participation in society. The text available is only a short introductory statement, so it gives no detail on specific services, places or findings.

Key points

• The author says research evidence shows ECD services are a critical area for government intervention.
• Different kinds of ECD services are described as a key intervention supporting young children's rights.
• The rights named are survival, development, protection and full participation in society.

Limitations

Only the title and a brief opening statement are available, so the research evidence, countries and types of ECD services are not described. The document does not evaluate a specific intervention.