Our international research center harnesses New York University’s global scholarship, resources, and networks to ensure programs and policies to improve child outcomes are based on culturally grounded evidence - and ultimately, more effective. We work in partnership models to do this, combining cutting-edge and cross-disciplinary research methodologies to support initiatives that enable children, their caregivers, teachers, and communities to thrive.
New Director at Global TIES Announced!
We are thrilled to announce that Florencia Lopez Boo will be joining us as the new Director of Global TIES for Children, effective Fall 2024! With an impressive background, most recently as a Lead Economist at the Inter-American Development Bank, Florencia brings extensive expertise in early childhood development, social protection, and health programs.
As we welcome Florencia, we also extend our deepest gratitude to our founding co-directors, J. Lawrence Aber and Hirokazu Yoshikawa. They have been instrumental in shaping Global TIES for Children and will continue supporting TIES as esteemed professors at NYU Steinhardt.
Our Work
Without scientific understanding of how children develop, practitioners and policy makers lack the tools to achieve breakthrough impacts. This is where Global TIES for Children comes in – we are one of the largest university-based research centers devoted to improving holistic learning and development for children in the most volatile areas of the world. Achieving scientific insight through partnership and network models, we address the 21st century challenges that policymakers, NGOs, and researchers face in ensuring that children everywhere have the supports they need to grow up to be healthy and productive citizens of the world. Our research demonstrates how quality improvements in education, health, social protection, poverty reduction and other areas can improve children’s outcomes.
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We work on a wide range of projects with a diverse set of partners, staff, methods, and strategies to achieve our mission. Learn more about how Global TIES for Children operates and the people who make it happen by clicking on the links below.
