How can we empower regional governments to make informed, data-driven decisions that positively impact early childhood development?

THE PROJECT

The ECD Ecosystem Mapping project, based in Slovakia's Banská Bystrica region, is a collaborative effort led by the Banská Bystrica Regional Government (BBSK) and supported by information designer Ivett Kovács, data visualization UX/UI designer Michał Kociszewski, with the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University serving as an advisory partner. Together, these collaborators aimed to create a comprehensive ecosystem map for the region's early childhood development (ECD), using data-driven insights to enhance understanding and support for local ECD services.

THE OUTCOME

In close collaboration with the Banská Bystrica regional government, Holis has developed an ECD Ecosystem Map that identifies and emphasizes the current ECD network, including organizations and their services. The project's data-driven approach has helped map the needs of children and families, assisting government decision-making and ensuring better resource allocation. These resources empower the regional government to make more data-informed decisions for better ECD support.

Learn more about the ongoing project in our introductory article and in our interviews with Milan Kajo Zbořil, Social Services and Planning Coordinator for the regional government, and Zuzana Sojková, Head of Teacher Support for the Department of Education in Banská Bystrica.

"Working with Holis deepened our understanding of early care and the needs of children from generational poverty, improving our ability to influence public policies and propose innovative solutions. Their expertise has given us a unique advantage in driving transformational, impactful projects."
Denisa Nincová
Director of the Department of Social Affairs and Social Policies

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