Global Compact for Early Childhood Development
A network of cities in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America committed to improving the lives of their very youngest citizens
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A network of cities in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America committed to improving the lives of their very youngest citizens
According to Nobel Laureate economist James Heckman, investing in children in their earliest years brings the highest returns to society and economic development. Underinvestment in Early Childhood Development (ECD) has a measurable negative impact on the economy. Undernutrition, poor health, abuse and neglect all impact a young child's developing brain, with lifelong impact on gene expression, brain architecture, learning and later health, and future earnings.
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