Parents

Policy brief
The Early Years: Behavioural Science
This policy brief sets out the key steps for designing and implementing an intervention that rigorously applies behavioural science methods.
Policy brief
The Early Years: Breastfeeding
This policy brief explains the importance of breastfeeding, the barriers mothers face, and what policymakers can do to help.
Collection
The Early Years: Policy Briefs
This collection of eight policy briefs explains some of the greatest challenges facing young children around the world.
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
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.
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.
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2019
This edition covers a diversity of topics relevant for young children and their caregivers, from nutrition to street design to mobile technology.
Collection
Infant, Toddler, Caregiver-Friendly Neighbourhood (ITCN) Resources
This collection of five publications is a vital resource for smart cities in India to create infant, toddler and caregiver-friendly neighbourhoods.
Report
ITCN Best Practices
Discover 30 visual examples of successful projects contributing to infant, toddler and caregiver-friendly neighbourhoods.
Report
ITCN Evaluation and Monitoring Metrics
This publication is a guide to evaluation metrics, to assess progress toward infant, toddler and caregiver-friendly neighbourhoods.
Policy brief
ITCN Policy Workbook
This policy workbook establishes a connection between the design guidelines and policymaking to support city leaders in effective implementation.