This discussion paper from the World Bank provides a handy summary of different childcare models around the world, including an in-depth case study from India. The report concludes that there are cost-effective alternatives to standard publicly provided center-based services. There is also evidence that norms on childcare can shift once the community witnesses the benefits of childcare services, garnering more widespread support. Read More.
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Childcare Arrangements for Low-Income Families: Evidence from Low-and Middle-Income Countries (2022)
This discussion paper from the World Bank provides a handy summary of different childcare models around the world, including an in-depth case study from India. The report concludes that there are cost-effective alternatives to standard publicly provided center-based services. There is also evidence that norms on childcare can shift once the community witnesses the benefits of childcare services, garnering more widespread support. Read More.