15 Ways to Support Young Children and Their Families in the COVID-19 Response
As the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues to unfold, young children will be especially vulnerable. World Bank teams can work with client countries to support early childhood development (ECD) by leveraging a range of interventions and...
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| Format: | Policy Note |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2020
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/963051586986115651/15-Ways-to-Support-Young-Children-and-their-Families-in-the-COVD-19-Response http://hdl.handle.net/10986/33646 |
| Summary: | As the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
pandemic continues to unfold, young children will be
especially vulnerable. World Bank teams can work with client
countries to support early childhood development (ECD) by
leveraging a range of interventions and mechanisms that will
be part of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) response in every
country. The report has three key messages : The early years
are a critical period to build human capital. Young children
are disproportionately at risk and must be prioritized in
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) responses. We will reach young
children by supporting parents and caregivers. |
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