Introduction to Investing in Childcare

This is a self-paced course designed for practitioners, policymakers, and others who are interested in understanding the rationale for investing in childcare. The course is free, virtual, and can be completed at your own pace. The course explores why childcare matters, the scale of the global childcare challenge, and actions governments can take to ensure childcare is available, affordable, of decent quality, and responsive to the needs of all families. Throughout, the course highlights a variety of childcare provision models in diverse contexts with a practical focus on challenges, good practices, and lessons learned.

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Delivery Mode

E-Learning

Location

Online

Language

English

Delivery Dates

Self-Paced

Duration

01:00 Hours

Overview

This self-paced course equips practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of why investing in childcare is essential for inclusive growth and development. It examines the global childcare challenge and the critical steps governments can take to ensure access that is affordable, high-quality, and equitable. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches and policy solutions designed to strengthen childcare systems worldwide. The course also showcases diverse childcare models implemented across regions, highlighting their practical design and implementation. Through real-world examples, it emphasizes challenges, good practices, and key lessons learned to inform effective decision-making.