This publication is meant to guide the collection of reliable, internationally comparable data on key ECD indicators, the selection of which was informed by the Nurturing Care Framework.Read More →
This Concept Note responds to requests for guidance on monitoring implementation of the Nurturing Care Framework. It outlines considerations for developing a national monitoring system and provides examples of illustrative indicators.Read More →
This WHO-UNICEF report provides principles and approaches to intentionally include the needs and aspirations of children and young people with developmental disabilities in policy, programming and public health monitoring.Read More →
Monitoring is the process of systematically collecting, analyzing and using information. It is an essential component of global initiatives, national programmes and individual efforts. That is because it guides activities and investments, which accelerate and reinforce progress. Not only does monitoring demonstrate progress, but it also identifies areas where correctiveRead More →
This Progress Report looks back on the first five years since the launch of the Nurturing Care Framework. It reflects on achievements from 2018 to 2023, drawing attention to areas where there has been significant change, as seen primarily through key informants’ perspectives.Read More →
This WHO package provides a standardized way to monitor the development of young children up to three years of age. It is a new global solution that will allow countries, programmes and researchers to gather and use data on early childhood development to better invest in services and support for young children and their families.Read More →
This open-access package is designed to provide a standardized method for measuring development of children birth to 36 months of age at population and programmatic levels globally. The GSED measures capture child development holistically through a common unit, the Developmental score (D-score). The package includes the Short and Long Forms, scoring guide, adaptation and translation guide and a technical report that summarizes the creation process of the GSED, the validation methodology and psychometric properties.Read More →
