Through Urban95, we work to create healthy, safe and vibrant cities where babies, toddlers and their families thrive.
We partnered with Princeton University to produce a series of case studies that capture different municipal pathways to implement Urban95 programming in their cities. The findings offer important insights into what it takes to transform cities with their youngest residents and caregivers in mind.
In focus
Management case studies
A Solid Start for Every Child: The Netherlands Integrates Medical and Social Care, 2009−2022
This case study looks at how Solid Start scaled up from a small partnership into a national programme.
Management case studies
Seizing Opportunities, Strengthening Synergies: Lima Frames a Collective Strategy to Advance Early Childhood Development, 2019–2021
This case study illustrates how the Mayor of Lima led an ambitious effort to advance early childhood development.
Management case studies
Bridging the Divide: Coalition Building for Early Childhood Development in Istanbul, 2016–2020
This case study explores how principles of early childhood development are becoming embedded in Turkish local government.
Management case studies
Reducing Inequality by Focusing on the Very Young: Boa Vista, Brazil, Deepens its Investment in Early Childhood Development, 2009–2016
This case study looks at how the Mayor of Boa Vista championed early childhood services while assisting refugees fleeing Venezuela.
Management case studies
City Hall Embraces Early Childhood Development: Reaching an Underserved Population in Tel Aviv, 2016-2019
This case study investigates why and how young children climbed up the municipal agenda.
Management case studies
Reconstructing a City in the Interests of its Children: Tirana, Albania, 2015-2019
This case study explains how the Mayor of Tirana won public trust and found the budget to prioritise early childhood development.
Management case studies
Governing from a Child’s Perspective: Recife Works to Become Family Friendly, 2017–2019
This case study examines early childhood investments in light of access to services for families with young children.
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