World Bank supports Belize in expanding Early Childhood Education and Women’s access to jobs

World Bank supports Belize in expanding Early Childhood Education and Women’s access to jobs

By Zoila Palma:  Today, the World Bank announced that its Board of Executive Directors has approved the new Belize Early Childhood Development and Female Empowerment Project, which will generate opportunities for women and future generations by boosting women’s employment and expanding the access of quality, inclusive early childhood education.  The World Bank noted that Belize faces significant gaps in early childhood education. During the scho…

World Bank supports Belize in expanding early childhood education, women’s access to jobs

WASHINGTON, USA –  The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved the new Belize Early Childhood Development and Female Empowerment Project, which will generate opportunities for women and future generations by boosting women’s employment and expanding the access of quality, inclusive early childhood education. Belize faces significant gaps in early childhood education. During the school year 2023-24, only 39 percent of 3- and 4-year…