In many developing countries, poor people who are already struggling with a lack of income due to the health impact of the coronavirus pandemic have been targeted by online fraudsters.A concerted effort by the public and private sectors is needed to protect customers through educational efforts and high-visibility law enforcement actions.During this webinar, IPA shared ongoing efforts to identify these scams via surveys, social media analysis, and other research tools.

Early childhood experiences have a profound impact on brain development—affecting learning, health, behavior, and ultimately, income.There is a growing body of evidence that early childhood nutrition and early stimulation and learning programs to extend school completion all improve learning outcomes.Despite the proven and lifelong benefits, more than 175 million children—nearly half of all pre-primary-age children globally—are not enrolled in pre-primary education.1 For children who do have access to early childhood education, poorly trained educators, overcrowded and unstimulating environments, and unsuitable curricula diminish the quality of their experiences.

COVID-19’s wide-ranging health and economic impacts have permeated across the world, and much of the research community has pivoted to respond.