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A child's first 5 years set them up for life. African study explores how to target education spending

The first five years of life lay an important foundation for children's future schooling, health and earnings. Yet over 77% of children in sub-Saharan Africa don't have access to early childhood care and education. This places them at risk of not reaching their development potential.

A child's first 5 years set them up for life. African study explores how to target education spending
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The first five years of life lay an important foundation for children's future schooling, health and earnings. Yet over 77% of children in sub-Saharan Africa don't have access to early childhood care and education. This places them at risk of not reaching their development potential.

Originally published at Phys.org

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