Foundational skills are critical competencies that provide the structural basis for continuous learning and personal development throughout the lives of children and adolescents. These interconnected competencies are fundamental to educational achievement and include proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and the natural sciences.
Recognized by Finland as one of the world’s most innovative and inspiring educational initiatives, Tikichuela’s early mathematics education program in Paraguay stands out as a model of excellence. Learn more about Tikichuela’s impact.
Explore effective approaches in early math and science education across Latin America and the Caribbean. Download the publication here.
Few women choose careers in engineering, programming, and mathematics—fields with some of the highest returns in the job market. Discover how the IDB is addressing these challenges.
We partner with public and private sector organizations, civil society, and academic institutions to generate practical knowledge and inclusive education programs that promote foundational skills across the region.
