Better Jobs and Brighter Futures: Investing in Childcare to Build Human Capital
By fabi
The report by Devercelli & Beaton-Day (2020) emphasizes the critical role of childcare in enhancing human capital. It highlights the substantial gap in childcare access globally and outlines actions for expanding quality, affordable childcare, especially for vulnerable families. Updated to consider COVID-19 impacts, the report argues that improved childcare access can significantly benefit women’s employment, children’s development, and overall economic growth, advocating for targeted government interventions to address this pressing issue.
Amanda E. Devercelli and Frances Beaton-Day (2020). “Better Jobs and Brighter Futures: Investing in Childcare to Build Human Capital”. World Bank Group.
