Early Childhood Development Programmes in Rwanda: Long-Term Impacts and Policy Recommendations

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Auteurs principaux: Rwamwanja, Kwegyir, Bizungu, Rugamba, Mushimbi, Akaling, Karuzi, Gaterenye
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author Rwamwanja, Kwegyir
Bizungu, Rugamba
Mushimbi, Akaling
Karuzi, Gaterenye
author_facet Rwamwanja, Kwegyir
Bizungu, Rugamba
Mushimbi, Akaling
Karuzi, Gaterenye
contents <p>Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes in Rwanda have been implemented to enhance children's cognitive and social development prior to formal schooling. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from standardised assessments with qualitative insights from focus group discussions among parents and educators in selected regions. Findings suggest that children who participated in early childhood development programmes exhibited a significant improvement (30%) in academic performance compared to their peers not involved in such programmes, indicating a lasting positive impact on education outcomes. The analysis underscores the critical role of ECD programmes in fostering foundational skills essential for later educational success and social integration. Policy recommendations include expanding access to high-quality ECD services, integrating early childhood development into primary school curricula, and investing in teacher training programmes focused on child development knowledge. Early Childhood Development (ECD), Academic Performance, Parent-Child Relationship, Policy Recommendations</p>
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spellingShingle Early Childhood Development Programmes in Rwanda: Long-Term Impacts and Policy Recommendations
Rwamwanja, Kwegyir
Bizungu, Rugamba
Mushimbi, Akaling
Karuzi, Gaterenye
African Geography
Early Childhood Development
Longitudinal Studies
Socio-Cognitive Theory
Universal Design for Learning
Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Research
<p>Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes in Rwanda have been implemented to enhance children's cognitive and social development prior to formal schooling. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from standardised assessments with qualitative insights from focus group discussions among parents and educators in selected regions. Findings suggest that children who participated in early childhood development programmes exhibited a significant improvement (30%) in academic performance compared to their peers not involved in such programmes, indicating a lasting positive impact on education outcomes. The analysis underscores the critical role of ECD programmes in fostering foundational skills essential for later educational success and social integration. Policy recommendations include expanding access to high-quality ECD services, integrating early childhood development into primary school curricula, and investing in teacher training programmes focused on child development knowledge. Early Childhood Development (ECD), Academic Performance, Parent-Child Relationship, Policy Recommendations</p>
title Early Childhood Development Programmes in Rwanda: Long-Term Impacts and Policy Recommendations
topic African Geography
Early Childhood Development
Longitudinal Studies
Socio-Cognitive Theory
Universal Design for Learning
Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Research
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18719948