Global Perspectives

Question 1

Which contexts influence the ability of children to reach their full developmental potentials?

Answer 1

Social, climatic, economic, political, and cultural contexts.

Question 2

Which elements relate to the overarching contexts that influence the ability of children to reach their full developmental potentials?

Answer 2

• Family-supportive governance
• Stable governance
• Employment
• Security
• Housing
• Gender parity
• Absence of extreme climatic conditions
• Political commitment (e.g. parental leave, support for child care, child protection, and social safety nets)

Question 3

What kind of environment enables children to reach their full developmental potentials?

Answer 3

One that is enabling for the caregiver, family, and the community at large.

Question 4

Which elements relate to the ideal environment for a caregiver, family, and community, and influence the ability of children to reach their full developmental potentials?

Answer 4

• Parental education
• Parental physical and mental health
• Age of marriage
• Nutrition during pregnancy
• Antenatal care
• Safety of delivery
• Birth spacing and family planning
• Safety and cleanliness of neighbourhoods
• Absence of stigma

Question 5

Which aspects related to health influence whether a child is able to reach their full developmental potential?

Answer 5

• Disease prevention and treatment
• Immunisations and well-child visits
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene

Question 6

Which aspects related to nutrition influence whether a child is able to reach their full developmental potential?

Answer 6

• Dietary diversity
• Complementary food
• Macronutrients and micronutrients
• Breastfeeding