Barbados ‘needs childcare investment’

Two Barbadian economists are making a case for more investment in universal childcare in Barbados, arguing that such a move would have positive spin-off effects for the economy and society. This is based on research which Dr Mahalia Jackman and Dr Simon Naitram conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 and recently released by UN […] The post Barbados ‘needs childcare investment’ appeared first on nationnews.com.

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nationnews.com - 10/Dec 18:53

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nationnews.com - 10/Dec 18:53

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