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mHealth for community-based growth monitoring and promotion: Three case studies from South African settings

This study examines the use of mobile health (mHealth) tools by three non-profit organizations in South Africa to support community-based growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) for young children. It highlights how digital technologies can improve early detection of undernutrition and stunting, which are critical determinants of early childhood development and learning outcomes.

Early Childhood Development South Africa Nutrition
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Administrator · 1.06 MB 2
PDF 2023
Implementation Strategies for Nutrition Support to Children in Early Learning Programmes

This paper examines models for delivering nutrition support to children aged 0-5 in early learning programmes in South Africa. It evaluates procurement, direct transfers, and digital vouchers, proposing policy recommendations for a national ECD nutrition programme.

Early Childhood Development South Africa ECD
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Administrator · 0.72 MB 1
PDF 2023
Adequate Nutrition: A Pillar of Early Childhood Development

This paper examines the critical role of adequate nutrition in early childhood development, reviewing policies, public sector guidelines, and private-sector/civil society feeding schemes in South Africa to support early learning programmes.

Education Policy Early Childhood Development South Africa
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Administrator · 1.58 MB 2
PDF 2019
Caring for the Caregiver: Participant’s Manual

A training manual developed by UNICEF and partners focused on supporting caregiver mental health, well-being, and capacity to promote optimal early childhood development and health from pregnancy through early years.

ECED Early Childhood Development Caregiver Support
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Administrator · 5.23 MB 2