Early Childhood Development

The Early Childhood Development Initiative seeks to generate knowledge and contribute to the public discussion on policies that are relevant for children's development between their birth and preschool age. The Associates who are part of this initiative study how family, educational, and social environments influence individual's development and well-being.

Preschool education and children's development.

Pregnancy and children's development.

Family characteristics and preschoolers' development.

Workfare policies and children's human capital development.

Carolina Melo Hurtado

Research Associate

Carolina holds a PhD in Education from the University of Virginia and is a Full Professor at the School of Education at Universidad de los Andes, Chile.

Pelusa Orellana García

Research Associate

Pelusa holds a PhD in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Full Professor at the School of Education at Universidad de los Andes, Chile.

Jorge Rodríguez Osorio

Research Associate

Jorge holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago and is an Assistant Professor at the School of Business and Economics at Universidad de los Andes, Chile.