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The Organization and Challenges of Childcare Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review

This scoping review synthesizes peer-reviewed literature on early childcare services across sub-Saharan Africa, examining provider types, regulatory frameworks, curricula, and operational challenges. The findings highlight significant gaps in informal sector oversight and structural funding, offering vital evidence for regional ECE policy reform.

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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.