Research

Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2017
This edition showcases innovation in early childhood development, bringing fresh ideas and exploring what it takes to bring them to scale.
Case
The Beginning of Life documentary
Available on Netflix and other platforms, and in multiple languages, the documentary The Beginning of Life (O Começo da Vida) emotionally brings…
Research report
Collection of Best Practices Among Child-Friendly Cities 2017
This collection highlights initiatives from around the world to improve cities for young children and their caregivers.
Research report
Indicators for Child-Friendly Local Development
This publication establishes indicators to assess gaps in India’s urban policy and implementation relevant for early childhood development.
Case
Helping parents in the Netherlands to keep all their plates spinning
With only a simple technique using a small stick, Chinese acrobats have been performing the tradition of “plate spinning”. Acrobats are challenged…
Report
Roma Empowerment and Support for Inclusion: Report
This report synthesises the main findings from three case studies, and presents policy recommendations for Roma inclusion.
Collection
Roma Empowerment and Support for Inclusion
This collection compiles key findings on Roma inclusion in the context of early childhood development.
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2016
This edition examines a variety of issues in early childhood development, from scaling up the workforce to innovative financing.
Research report
The State of Young Children in Israel 2015
This report provides a data-driven overview of the state of young children in Israel.
Research report
Steps for Engaging Young Children in Research: The Toolkit
Volume two offers practical guidance on how young children should be involved in research.
Toolkit
Steps for Engaging Young Children in Research: The Guide
Volume one offers the academic background on why young children should be involved in research.
Collection
Early Childhood in Focus
This collection compiles compelling, evidence-based research and analysis on topics relevant for anyone working with and for young children and families.