Behind the Slow Start: An Assessment of Early Childhood Care and Development in the Philippines

Valerie Gilbert T. Ulep, Lyle Daryll D. Casas, Joy Bagas, Aaron Carlos G. Manuel, John Paulo D. Mendoza and Kim Leonard G. Dela Luna

No DP 2024-04, Discussion Papers from Philippine Institute for Development Studies

Abstract: This report assesses the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in the Philippines, aiming to support the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM2) of the Philippine Congress with empirical evidence for programmatic and legislative reforms. Our assessment uses a comprehensive framework that analyzes the health, nutrition, and early education outcomes of Filipino children and examines their access to essential health, nutrition, and early education services. We analyze demand- and supply-side inputs such as governance, financing, infrastructure, and human resources to identify factors that explain the poor and inequitable access to these basic services. Throughout our analysis, we highlight key principles for optimizing ECCD returns: (1) timely provision of crucial interventions during critical life stages, (2) ensuring comprehensive access to essential services, and (3) upholding quality standards with far-reaching impacts on health, nutrition, and education outcomes. Comments to this paper are welcome within 60 days from the date of posting. Email publications@pids.gov.ph.

Keywords: EDCOM; Second Congressional Commission on Education; Early Childhood Care and Development; ECCD (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.62986/dp2024.04

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