Federal Republic of Nigeria Early Childhood Development : SABER Country Report 2013

World Bank

Washington, DC

关键词: ADOLESCENT HEALTH;    ADOLESCENT MOTHERS;    AGED;    ANTENATAL CARE;    ANTENATAL VISITS;   

RP-ID  :  90089

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

This report presents an analysis ofthe Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs and policiesthat affect young children in Nigeria and recommendations tomove forward. This report is part of a series of reportsprepared by the World Bank using the SABER-ECD framework andincludes analysis of early learning, health, nutrition andsocial and child protection policies and interventions inNigeria, along with regional and international comparisons.Data on ECD policies and programs were collected through theSABER-ECD exercise in Bauchi, Ekiti, Kwara, and Oyo states.The SABER-ECD initiative is designed to enable ECD policymakers and development partners to identify opportunitiesfor further development of effective ECD systems. ThisCountry Report presents a framework to compare Nigeria s ECDsystem with other countries in goals and corresponding ninepolicy levers are examined in detail and some policy optionsare identified to strengthen ECD services that are offered.Table 15 summarizes the key policy options identified toinform policy dialogue and improve the provision ofessential ECD services in Nigeria to ensure that all youngchildren have a strong start in life and the opportunity toreach their full potential.