Within the framework of the EASPD Lighthouse Network, the Member Forum on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) investigated the situation of ECI in five countries of the Balkan region: Albania, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. The study highlights common challenges starting from a lack of understanding of what quality ECI is and entails, which is reflected in a general lack of regulations, funding, quality standards, and data collection instruments. As a result, researchers recommend to formulate an overarching regional programme to facilitate exchange of experiences, advocacy support, trainings, the development of the essential instruments, research, publications, curricula development, and awareness campaigns.

 Report

Authors

Mirela Juka, Down Syndrome Albania Foundation

Agapi Papadaki, AMIMONI

Ermira Shabani, Down Syndrome Kosovo Association

Sonja Vasic, Day care center for children and adults with disabilities Pljevlja

Vasilka Dimoska De Jong, PORAKA

Citation

EASPD (2022). Building and strengthening integrated ECI systems: Balkan Report. 

Date

Brussels, February 2022