From Early Child Development to Human Development: Investing in Our Children's Future

Synopsis

Introduction And Overview / Mary Eming Young -- Early Children Development And The Brain-the Base For Health, Learning And Behavior Throughout Life / J. Fraser Mustard -- From Child Development To Human Development / Jacques Van Der Gaag -- Standards Of Care: Investments To Improve Children's Educational Outcomes In Latin America /j. Douglas Willms -- Ensuring A Fair Start For All Children: The Case Of Brazil / Mary Eming Young -- Investing In Effective Childcare And Education: Lessons From Research / John M. Love, Peter Z. Schochet, And Alicia L. Meckstroth -- Mapping And Documenting Effective Programming / Judith L. Evans -- Effective Early Childhood Programs: The U.s. Head Start Experience / Louisa B. Tarullo -- Elements Of Quality In Home Visiting Programs: Three Jamaican Models / Kerida Scott-mcdonald -- Role Of The Private Sector In Early Child Development - Robert G. Myers -- Communities Can Make A Differene: Five Cases Across Continents / Simone Kirpal -- Narrowing The Gap For Poor Children / Enrique V. Iglesias And Donna E. Shalala -- The Political Challenge: Commitment And Cooperation / Eduardo A. Doryan, Kul C. Gautam, And William H. Foege. Editor, Mary Eming Young. Proceedings Of A World Bank Conference ... Washington, D.c., April 10-11, 2000--verso T.p. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.