No AccessOther Health Study1 Apr 2021Lessons from a Review of International Experience in Early Childhood Development Programming, Part 2Tackling Implementation ChallengesAuthors/Editors: Lorna Benton, Naomi Rupasinghe, Kate Mandeville, Mutriba LatypovaLorna Benton, Naomi Rupasinghe, Kate Mandeville, Mutriba Latypovahttps://doi.org/10.1596/36138SectionsAboutPDF (2.4 MB) ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In Abstract: Tajikistan has the highest birth rate, of 29 births per 1,000, in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region and children under 6 years old comprise 17 percent of the population. Early Childhood Development (ECD) investments are some of the most cost-effective interventions and given the demographic context, Tajikistan can benefit more than other countries by building its human capital and empowering its workforce of the future. Globally, investing in children to build human capital is one of the best investments a country can make to eliminate extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and build the workforce of tomorrow. Tajikistan's Human Capital Index (HCI) Score of 0.50 is lower than average for the region, reflecting that much more can be done to support children in achieving their potential. This report is intended to support policy makers in understanding the key features of an ECD program based on a rapid review of international ECD programs. Previous bookNext book FiguresreferencesRecommendeddetails View Published: April 2021 Copyright & Permissions Related RegionsEurope and Central AsiaRelated CountriesTajikistanRelated TopicsEducationHealth Nutrition and PopulationSocial Protections and Labor KeywordsEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PDF DownloadLoading ...