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10 key lessons from effective policies From decades of work in the field and input from local and international partners, here are 10 key lessons policymakers can learn from policies around the world which have managed to transform young children’s lives. The subsequent Case Studies section then illustrates these lessons in action.
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Start early
Secure political support
Integrated policies should begin as early as possible in a child’s life, including in the womb – when interventions already have a dramatic impact on child development.
Gaining political buy-in, particularly at (but not limited to) the top level and across different sectors, is vital in securing momentum and funding to make a coordinated policy succeed.
