Absent investments, 200 million children may not reach their potential, experts say

"The article, titled "Beyond Survival: The Case for Investing in Young Children Globally," presents scientific evidence that extreme poverty, experiencing significant deprivation, violence, and neglect can short-circuit brain development with lifelong negative repercussions for children, limiting their ability to live healthy and productive lives, obtain gainful employment, and contribute to their communities and families. Among the science the authors cite are landmark studies on Adverse Childhood Experiences and "Neurons to Neighborhoods," and multidisciplinary research by Nobel Laureate James Heckman showing that early childhood development directly influences economic, health, and social outcomes for individuals and society."