The synergy of nutrition and ECD interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa

Description:

An exploration of the role of nutrition in the cognitive development of children in Sub-Saharan Africa, including a discussion of interventions in Madagascar and Uganda to counter the impact of malnutrition on early childhood development (ECD)

Resource Type:

Other

Author(s):

Alderman Harold; Engle Patrice L.

Publisher(s):

World Bank

Funder(s):

Norwegian Education Trust Fund for Africa in the World Bank; Education Program Development Trust Fund

Editor(s):

Pence Alan R.; Evans Judith; Garcia Marito

Date Issued:

2008

Source:

In M. Garcia, A. Pence, & J. L. Evans (Eds.), Africa's future, Africa's challenge: Early childhood care and development in Sub-Saharan Africa (Directions in Development: Human Development 42700, pp. 355-370). Washington, DC: World Bank. Retrieved May 26, 2009, from http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2008/03/05/000333038_20080305054902/Rendered/PDF/427000PUB0Afri1sclosed0Feb025020081.pdf

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.2. Interventions/Curricula > 6.2.8. Physical & Mental Health, Safety & Nutrition

13. International Child Care & Early Education

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness

ISBN

978-0-8213-6886-2

Paperback

978-0-8213-6887-9

Electronic

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