Abstract

ARRIETA-FLOREZ, Rosaura; CORDOBA-GIRADO, Lina Luz  and  SAYAS-CONTRERAS, Rafaela. Implementation of an Early Childhood Policy in Cartagena, Colombia. Rev.latinoam.cienc.soc.niñez juv [online]. 2021, vol.19, n.3, pp.118-141.  Epub Dec 02, 2021. ISSN 1692-715X.  https://doi.org/10.11600/rlcsnj.19.3.4943.

The best interests of the child is an obligation of the Colombian State, proposed in its Constitution and implemented through public policies. However, the material conditions for children in the country do not reflect the prevalence of the comprehensive protection recommended in these standards. This study combines qualitative and quantitative analysis to investigate the dynamics of the implementation of the Early Childhood public policy in Cartagena (Bolívar). The research collected primary information from officials at different levels of government, community agents and social organizations. The findings highlight barriers for the implementation of this policy in the areas of administrative management, institutional coordination, educational services and public investment, concluding that these are the main causes of unequal access to early childhood rights in the city.

Keywords : Child welfare; social policy; early childhood; children’s rights; child care; early childhood education.

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