Promoting Inclusive Early Childhood Development under the SDG Era

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15566/cjgh.v7i3.427

Keywords:

early childhood development, first 1000 days, Christian response

Abstract

Guest editorial which relates early childhood emphases in the SDGs with the the Church's critical response toward transformative change.

Author Biography

Bolajoko O. Olusanya, Centre for Healthy Start Initiative, 286A Corporation Drive, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bolajoko_Olusanya

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2020-08-05

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Olusanya, B. O. (2020). Promoting Inclusive Early Childhood Development under the SDG Era. Christian Journal for Global Health, 7(3), 3–5. https://doi.org/10.15566/cjgh.v7i3.427

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2020): A Focus on the First 1000 Days

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Editorials

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