There is no shortage of global evidence about the importance of support during the early years, but there is much less understanding about what works and why.
This paper is an attempt to add to the existing body of evidence by reviewing a number of studies on the effectiveness of transitions programmes supported by the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and its sister agencies across the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) over recent years.
A number of these studies are the first of their kind in that particular country.
The programmes in question come from 10 countries on three continents, and include a range of interventions for young children and their families.
The studies discussed here focus primarily on the impacts for children’s academic competence and achievement, although the programmes themselves are more broadly focused.
