THRIVE is a large-scale, multi-country research and policy programme which aims to build understanding of Early Childhood Development (ECD) service delivery models and how they can transform to significantly improve early childhood health, nutrition, education and wellbeing outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. THRIVE seeks comprehensive, practical answers about how ECD systems innovate, improve, and better serve children and communities.
For the team at UniSA, THRIVE represents an opportunity to improve the conditions for children in Kiribati through the implementation of carefully planned projects and upgrading of existing systems. The current pattern of increased globalisation, migration, and impact of climate change, coupled with ministries which are keen to improve child development conditions lends Kiribati to be a prime location for directed foreign aid. Most importantly, THRIVE will serve as an opportunity to flesh out and develop Kiribati’s capacity for investment activities.
Contact: Professor Sally Brinkman
