PEI In Focus. Designing Early Childhood Development Interventions in Bangladesh

Nazia Moqueet

ABSTRACT

Despite significant economic gains in recent decades, Bangladesh lags behind in child malnutrition, contributing to poor human capital development outcomes in the long run. While the National Social Security Strategy in Bangladesh prioritizes programs that address life-cycle risks, early childhood interventions are limited in coverage. Based on global and local evidence, comprehensive social protection programs can improve child development outcomes and improve their long-term economic potential in Bangladesh. This In Focus explores how drawing on global and local best practices, the Government of Bangladesh can design effective early childhood development interventions that improve the physical and cognitive development of children.