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Scaling What Works for Early Childhood Development: Compendium of Good Practices in ECD Policies and Programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa and Beyond

This UNICEF compendium presents case studies and good practices in early childhood development (ECD) policies and programmes across Eastern and Southern Africa and globally. It highlights multisectoral approaches, including nurturing care, early learning, parenting support, and health interventions to build human capital.

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Removing Barriers to Registration for Early Childhood Development Centres in South Africa

This study analyzes data from the 2021 South African ECD Census to examine administrative, financial, and structural barriers preventing early childhood development centres from registering with government authorities, highlighting implications for quality and equity.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Factsheet

This factsheet outlines Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among children ages 0-17, detailing types, consequences on cognitive and emotional development, prevalence data, and demographic disparities.

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Adolescent Parenting Support Programs and Interventions: A Review of Existing Programs in Africa

This paper reviews parenting support programs across several African countries to assess their responsiveness to adolescent parents' needs and their impact on early childhood development outcomes.

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Motor Milestones and Physical Activity: A Scoping Review of ECD Practitioners' Contributions

This scoping review examines the role of early childhood development (ECD) practitioners in supporting gross motor milestone acquisition and physical activity participation among children aged 0-4 years. The findings highlight the positive influence of practitioner-led physical activity interventions and identify key research gaps in South Africa and globally.

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Theory of African Socialisation and Emotion Regulation Adjustment

This paper presents the African Socialisation Regulation Theory, examining how children's development, emotional regulation, and social competence are shaped by eco-cultural contexts and indigenous African knowledge systems in Cameroon.

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Rwanda Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2024–2029

Rwanda's national education sector plan outlining strategic priorities, policies, and financing for educational development from 2024 to 2029, including provisions for early childhood development and foundational learning.

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Implementing Play Pedagogies Within Rural Early Childhood Development Centres: Practitioners’ Views

This study explores the perspectives and challenges of early childhood development practitioners regarding the implementation of play-based pedagogies in rural South African schools. Findings highlight resource constraints and a need for professional development to support holistic child development.

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Community Based Inclusive Development Report 2024

This annual report by CBM highlights global community-based inclusive development initiatives, featuring disability-inclusive education projects, capacity building, and community rehabilitation across Africa and other regions.

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The Essential Package for Early Childhood Development: Policy Brief

This policy brief examines South Africa's progress and gaps in delivering the Essential Package of Early Childhood Development (ECD) services. It outlines key components including nutrition, health, social services, and early learning, highlighting the economic and developmental returns of investing in young children.

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Childcare and Early Childhood Development Expenditures in Africa: Comparative Policy Insights for Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment

This paper examines public expenditures and national policies on childcare and early childhood development in Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Rwanda, and Senegal. It highlights funding gaps, investment levels, and policy frameworks to improve early childhood services and support development in Africa.

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Prevalence and Determinants of Developmental Delay Among Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the pooled prevalence and determinants of developmental delay among children in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting significant risks associated with maternal education and low birth weight, particularly in African contexts.

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