Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0

Author-Name: Helen Baker-Henningham 
Author-Workplace-Name: University of the West Indies (Jamaica) 

Author-Name: Florencia López Boo 
Author-Workplace-Name: BID

Title: Intervenciones de estimulación infantil temprana en los países en vías de desarrollo: lo que funciona, por qué y para quién


Abstract: This article reviews the effectiveness of 33 early childhood stimulation interventions in children 0-3 year-old in developing countries. The article explores the conditions under which these programs work, why and for what populations they have greater effectiveness. We conclude that the interventions of greater intensity and longer duration are the most effective. Furthermore, for these interventions to be effective they must focus on young and disadvantaged children, and actively seek the participation of families and caregivers. However, more studies are still needed to determine the age and type of optimal delivery mode.


Classification-JEL: J13, J18, J24

Keywords: Child development, early stimulation, mothers, parenting, developing countries.
Journal: Económica

Pages: 120-186
Volume: 60
Year: 2014
Month: January-December
File-URL: https://revistas.unlp.edu.ar/Economica/article/view/5345/4374
File-Format: Application/pdf
Handle: RePEc:akh:journl:594