Policy

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
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.
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.
Book
The City at Eye Level for Kids
This book offers comprehensive and inspiring stories on how to make urban development work for young children and their families.
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.
Report
ITCN Policy Framework
This policy framework establishes the importance of infant, toddler and caregiver-friendly neighbourhoods, and outlines their objectives.
Toolkit
Get Ready for Data! A Tool to Guide Data Use
This toolkit is designed to support city officials and early years practitioners who collect, share and use data to make practical decisions.
Case
How to bridge the gap between pilot and policy? – highlights from the Istanbul95 ‘Urban Playspaces Conference’
On 21-22 September 2018, artists, politicians, architects, and academics got together to discuss how to make space for children to play in…
Historical cases
Small but Mighty
The incredible story of the women who made sure Guatemala’s educational system didn’t leave the nation’s indigenous children behind.