Research

Research report
Supporting Urban Childhoods: Research Report
This report provides insight on supporting urban childhoods, through observations of how caregivers use public spaces in Pune and Istanbul.
Collection
Supporting Urban Childhoods
This collection builds on research to enhance our spatial understanding of how caregivers of young children use public space.
Toolkit
Urban95 Starter Kit
This toolkit is an excellent starting point for city leaders and urban professionals to understand the value of investing in babies, toddlers…
Research report
An Evaluation of Mother Tongue-Based Early Learning and Parents+ Programme
This report provides an evaluation of a model of mother tongue-based multilingual early childhood education in the state of Odisha, India.
Story
The Netherlands is ready for a reset of the childcare system
The last word has not yet been said about the childcare system in the Netherlands. Elections are approaching and many political parties…
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2020
This edition gathers global leaders and experts calling for prioritisation of young children, families and frontline workers amid COVID-19.
Research report
State of the Young Child in India
This is one of the first comprehensive studies on young children in India, aimed at practitioners, policymakers, influencers and researchers.
Report
Cities for Play and Sitting: A Shift in Perspective to Public Space
This report presents a step-by-step process of intervention in the public space in the cities of Griesheim and Brühl.
Research report
Making a Joyful Noise: The Potential Role of Music Making in the Wellbeing of Young Families
This report explores the role that music might play in building a world in which young families thrive.
Policy brief
How to Support Families in a Pandemic
We produced three briefs on ways to limit the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on babies, toddlers and those who care for…
Research report
Emerging Early Childhood Inequality: 2019 Report
This paper discusses the link between family income during early childhood and academic achievement in later years for children in Israel.
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2019
This edition covers a diversity of topics relevant for young children and their caregivers, from nutrition to street design to mobile technology.