The emerging field of behavioral science offers a new way of thinking about improving early childhood development (ECD) outcomes among young children in Jordan by providing caregivers with the support they need to take the many actions that are critical to healthy child development. An interactive workshop with BvLF’s partners and grantees was organised, with the goal of testing the effectiveness of two behaviorally-designed solutions – an accountability buddy group and contract, as well as an activity tracking calendar – on caregivers’ ability to apply learnings from the training with their children at home.
Children need positive social and educational interactions from caregivers in the early years of their life, particularly in the first 1000 days, to achieve their full development potential.
This study was undertaken on behalf of the Foundation by ideas42, Nudge Lebanon, Plan International Jordan (PIJO) in collaboration with the Royal Health Awareness Society.
Policy brief
The Early Years: Behavioural Science
Film
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Research report
Informing Design and Implementation for Early Childhood Development Programmes
