Toolkit guide
Topic
Early Intervention
Tools & Frameworks
Tools & Frameworks
Language
EN
Relevant actions
Action 1-3
Use it to…
It supports strategic planning by helping policymakers identify missing system components, prioritise reforms, and sequence actions in a realistic and coherent way.
Where to look in this resource
The roadmap describes the implementation of ECI systems in later steps: identifying stakeholders to outline governance and financing pathways (e.g., how healthcare, education and social services and ministries are involved). down to specific components of an ECI service (e.g.,. referral pathways, roles of ECI teams)
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10 steps to the development of an Early Childhood Intervention System: Roadmap
Area
2.3
Description

The roadmap offers a structured overview of the elements required to develop or strengthen ECI systems, including governance, referral pathways, workforce development, service quality, and financing. Rather than prescribing a single model, it highlights common system building blocks and decision points that countries can adapt to their institutional and resource contexts. The steps are designed to support progressive development over time.

Brief description
This roadmap sets out ten core steps that support governments in planning, sequencing, and strengthening the key components of an early childhood intervention system.
Keywords
system building; referral pathways; workforce development; quality improvement; implementation planning
Resource Title
10 steps to the development of an Early Childhood Intervention System: Roadmap