Center for Business Champions Resource Hub

Welcome to the Resource Hub of the Center for Business Champions (CBC). Here, you will find a curated selection of resources to support your efforts in advancing childhood development through business engagement. Whether you’re looking to make a compelling business case, understand the economic impacts, or explore actionable strategies, these resources offer valuable insights and guidance.

We welcome your recommendations for additional items to include; please send them to cbc@ceinternational1892.org.

Business Case

The Business Case for Investment in the Early Years

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The Business Case for Investment in the Early Years

This resource from the Global Coalition for Education highlights the economic and social benefits of investing in early childhood development, making a strong case for businesses to support ECD initiatives.

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Better Jobs and Brighter Futures: Investing in Childcare to Build Human Capital


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Better Jobs and Brighter Futures: Investing in Childcare to Build Human Capital

In this resource from the World Bank, explore how investing in childcare can enhance human capital and boost economic growth, with a focus on job creation and workforce development.

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Workforce of Today, Workforce of Tomorrow: The Business Case for High-Quality Childcare


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Workforce of Today, Workforce of Tomorrow: The Business Case for High-Quality Childcare

This report form the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation demonstrates how high-quality childcare is crucial for building a strong future workforce, emphasizing its importance for businesses and the economy.

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The Business Case for Child Care


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The Business Case for Child Care

Focused on the U.S. context, this resource from Moms First outlines the benefits of investing in childcare from both an economic and social perspective, advocating for business involvement.

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Economic Evidence

$122 Billion: The Growing, Annual Cost of the Infant-Toddler Child Care Crisis

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$122 Billion: The Growing, Annual Cost of the Infant-Toddler Child Care Crisis

This report from ReadyNation quantifies the significant economic losses due to the lack of adequate childcare, stressing the urgency for business intervention.

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Prioritizing Early Childhood for a Happier, Healthier Society

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Prioritizing Early Childhood for a Happier, Healthier Society

This resource from the Business Taskforce on Early Childhood/The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales presents the case for prioritizing early childhood as a means to create a healthier and more prosperous society, backed by economic data.

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The Childcare Dividend

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The Childcare Dividend

This report from Economist Impact explores the economic benefits of closing the childcare access gap, providing a global perspective on the financial returns of investing in early childhood care.

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A Smart Investment for a Smarter Australia: Economic analysis of universal early childhood education in the year before school in Australia

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A Smart Investment for a Smarter Australia: Economic analysis of universal early childhood education in the year before school in Australia

This analysis from PwC/The Front Project details the economic advantages of providing universal early childhood education, specifically in the Australian context.

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The Price of Inaction: the global private, fiscal and social costs of children and youth not learning

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The Price of Inaction: the global private, fiscal and social costs of children and youth not learning

UNESCO’s report outlines the broad economic and social costs of failing to invest in children’s education, emphasizing the long-term global implications.

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Business Actions

Early Childhood Guide for Businesses

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Early Childhood Guide for Businesses

This guide from United Way Brasil offers practical advice for businesses on how to support early childhood initiatives, with a focus on corporate social responsibility and community impact.

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Business Leader Actions to Support Early Childhood: A Global Imperative, A Local Opportunity

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Business Leader Actions to Support Early Childhood: A Global Imperative, A Local Opportunity

In this report from ReadyNation International, discover key actions business leaders can take to support early childhood development, demonstrating the global importance and local impact of such initiatives.

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Strengthening the Current and Future Workforce: European Business Leader Actions to Support Early Childhood Care and Education

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Strengthening the Current and Future Workforce: European Business Leader Actions to Support Early Childhood Care and Education

This resource from ReadyNation International focuses on the actions European business leaders can take to enhance early childhood care and education, ensuring a robust future workforce.

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Employer Roadmap: Child Care Solutions for Working Parents

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Employer Roadmap: Child Care Solutions for Working Parents

This comprehensive roadmap from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation provides insights for employers looking to support working parents through effective childcare solutions, which enhances employee productivity and retention.

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Framing & Messaging

Investing in Infants and Toddlers: Effective Messaging for Business Leaders

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Investing in Infants and Toddlers: Effective Messaging for Business Leaders

This resource from ReadyNation provides strategies for communicating the importance of investing in early childhood to business leaders, focusing on effective messaging techniques.

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Talking to Business Leaders About Early Childhood Development

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Talking to Business Leaders About Early Childhood Development

This guide from Frameworks Institute provides essential support for framing discussions about early childhood development in a way that resonates with business leaders, helping to build support for early childhood initiatives.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) / Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

It’s time to integrate children’s issues in ESG frameworks

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It’s time to integrate children’s issues in ESG frameworks

This article from ImpactAlpha argues for the inclusion of children’s issues in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, offering insights on how businesses can integrate these considerations.

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Tools for Investors for Integrating Children’s Rights into ESG Assessments

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Tools for Investors for Integrating Children’s Rights into ESG Assessments

A toolkit from UNICEF is designed to help investors incorporate children’s rights into their ESG assessments, promoting responsible investment practices that benefit children.

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Children’s Rights and Business Principles

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Children’s Rights and Business Principles

This foundational document from UNICEF outlines the principles businesses should follow to respect and support children’s rights, offering a global perspective on corporate responsibility.

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The Center for Business Champions

The Center for Business Champions (CBC) supports business executives and childhood development leaders around the world in building effective and lasting partnerships. By growing the number of businesses outside the early learning industry that act as “unexpected” champions supporting investment in children, we can boost the entire sector and build bright futures for all children.