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Dominic Richardson, PhD
Managing Director​

Dominic leads and manages our Institute. He has extensive experience in researching family policies and child well-being. Before joining the Institute, he led the Education Research Unit and the Social Policy and Economic Analysis Unit at UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight. Previously, he worked with the OECD Social Policy Division on a broad range of studies on child well-being, evaluating family policies, integrating human services, and social impact investment.

Dominic Richardson, PhD. - Managing Director at Learning for Well-being Institute
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Panel discussion on the European Family Contract to reduce child poverty
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Towards a European Family Contract: A Framework for Child and Family Policy

  • A European Family Contract could reduce child poverty by up to 80%, supporting families with smart, structural policies that work.
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Sovereign Debt and Child Well-Being in Africa: Expanding Policy Space Through Debt Standstill

  • Africa’s debt limits child investment; debt standstills could unlock resources.
  • Podcast

Building Ecosystems for Every Child: Early Years, Networks, and Democracy

  • This episode explores early childhood ecosystems, shared responsibility, and how networks can strengthen communities for every child.
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The Right to a Good Start in Life: A Child’s Right to Holistic Early Child Development

  • Affirms the right to early childhood development through inclusive investment.
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Comparing Child Poverty with Luxembourg Income Study Data

  • New study in Inequality Matters compares child poverty across countries using Luxembourg Income Study data and highlights effective policy solutions.
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Babies and beyond

  • This episode explores infant mental health, early relationships, and the importance of reframing care systems from the very beginning.

Media and Collaborations

How Can Early Childhood Investment Survive the Global Aid Retreat?

  • Center For Global Development
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