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Scaling and Sustaining Impact

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Resources from the Play to Learn and Ahlan Simsim projects on scaling early childhood development (ECD) programs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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In the MENA region, Play to Learn provided complementary funding to the Ahlan Simsim Project. Both projects sought to deliberately respond to urgent needs while also designing for long-term impact at scale.

As such, scaling – expanding, deepening and sustaining impact – is core to our approach. The following resources were developed as part of this core commitment to scaling and sustaining impact.

Insights From the Ahlan Simsim Scaling Journey
Insights From the Ahlan Simsim Scaling Journey

The report highlights six interconnected themes that were critical in successfully scaling ECD services: understanding the system, ownership, collaborative partnership, adaptive management, co-design for scale, and investment for scale.
Foundations of Scale Handbook
Foundations of Scale Handbook

This handbook includes the resources needed to facilitate development and implementation of scaling initiatives, including the approach, processes, and tools.
Scaling Insights and Tools

Resources include insights from effective monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning practices as well as study cases on scaling collaborations with Ministries of Education and Health in the MENA region.

Ahlan Simsim Monitoring, Research, and Evaluation Practices When Bringing Programs to Scale

Ahlan Simsim Monitoring, Research, and Evaluation Practices When Bringing Programs to Scale

Scaling Journey with the Ministry of Education in Iraq 2020-2023

Scaling Journey with the Ministry of Education in Iraq 2020-2023

Research Brief

Bridging the Early Childhood Development Gap: Working in Partnership to Strengthen the Jordanian Health System

Scaling Readiness Self Assessment Tool

Scaling Readiness Self Assessment Tool

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Ahlan Simsim – A Bright Future for Ayla

This video illustrates how the partnership with the Ministry of Health in Jordan serves as a model for the global integration of ECD into health systems, showcasing the potential for scalable, impactful change.