| Africa's Future, Africa's Challenge Contributor(s): Garcia, Marito H. (Editor), Pence, Alan (Editor), Evans, Judith (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0821368869 ISBN-13: 9780821368862 Publisher: World Bank Publications OUR PRICE: $24.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: Early childhood intervention programs are one of the most effective ways to build human capital and break the cycle of poverty. Yet the amount spent on early childhood care and education varies considerably, and no model exists that suits every cultural context. Countries have to identify cost effective and adaptable interventions that meet the needs of their communities. At stake: the future of 140 million children and more. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Developing & Emerging Countries - Social Science | Children's Studies |
| Dewey: 362.709 |
| Series: Directions in Development |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.07" W x 8.87" (1.58 lbs) 556 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Early childhood, from birth through school entry, was largely invisible worldwide as a policy concern for much of the twentieth century. Children, in the eyes of most countries, were 'appendages' of their parents or simply embedded in the larger family structure. The child did not emerge as a separate social entity until school age (typically six or seven). 'Africa's Future, Africa's Challenge: Early Childhood Care and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa' focuses on the 130 million children south of the Sahel in this 0-6 age group. This book, the first of its kind, presents a balanced collection of articles written by African and non-African authors ranging from field practitioners to academicians and from members of government organizations to those of nongovernmental and local organizations. 'Africa's Future, Africa's Challenge' compiles the latest data and viewpoints on the state of Sub-Saharan Africa's children. Topics covered include the rationale for investing in young children, policy trends in early childhood development (ECD), historical perspectives of ECD in Sub-Saharan Africa including indigenous approaches, new threats from HIV/AIDS, and the importance of fathers in children's lives. The book also addresses policy development and ECD implementation issues; presents the ECD programming experience in several countries, highlighting best practices and challenges; and evaluates the impact of ECD programs in a number of countries. |