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Children and Youth
Children born into poverty tend to remain poor for many reasons, but one is preeminent: they are much less likely to succeed in school. A critical cause of school failure among children in poverty is that they are not "ready to learn" when they enter school, and they seldom catch up. early childhood intervention programs can help break this cycle of poverty; they can help level the playing field for disadvantaged children and help them reach their full potential.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and sees early childhood care and development (ECCD) as a cost-effective approach that can enhance investments in other areas, such as education, health care, and violence prevention programs.
Last updated: 05/02/07
