The first five years of life are a unique window of opportunity: extensive research confirms the lasting effect of investments during this period on…
Programs that provide care for children are good for women’s economic activity. More than 95 percent of studies in low—and middle-income countries…
Climate change affects children’s development in different ways and extreme heat is a crucial factor that must be kept in mind. Last year – 2023 –…
Among the initiatives of the IDB Cities Lab, a now widely spread documentary has circulated a provocative phrase: “Your zip code affects your health…
During the IDB Group’s Knowledge Week on October 23–27, academics, regional and international experts, and IDB specialists met to share experiences…
Poverty is not just a lack of income: It is a multidimensional phenomenon comprising the satisfaction of multiple needs that are not necessarily…
Certain mental health problems can emerge during early childhood and have serious, lifelong consequences for learning, social skills, and physical…
How do we know if childcare centers, preschools and home visits are effectively preparing children for school? How do we know if these services…
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child recently adopted General Comment 26 on children’s right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable…
Breastmilk is a living substance. Its nutritional composition changes when a baby is hungry, it thins out when they get thirsty, and it boosts their…
From the moment of birth, a mother’s milk is the best possible food for babies. Breastfeeding is a vital way to ensure babies’ survival, health, and…
We have long known that breastmilk is the best food for babies and has many benefits for mothers as well. For decades, 170 countries have celebrated…