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World Bank Headquarters - The World Bank, ALAS Foundation, and the Earth Institute joined together to launch The Early Childhood Initiative: An Investment for Life, with Shakira, Artist and Founder, ALAS Foundation, and World Bank President Robert Zoellick. © Kristoffer Tripplaar / World Bank

World Bank Headquarters - The World Bank, ALAS Foundation, and the Earth Institute joined together to launch The Early Childhood Initiative: An Investment for Life, with Shakira, Artist and Founder, ALAS Foundation, and World Bank President Robert Zoellick. © Deborah Campos / World Bank

World Bank Headquarters - The World Bank, ALAS Foundation, and the Earth Institute joined together to launch The Early Childhood Initiative: An Investment for Life, with Shakira, Artist and Founder, ALAS Foundation, and World Bank President Robert Zoellick. © Frank Vincent / World Bank

World Bank Headquarters - The World Bank, ALAS Foundation, and the Earth Institute joined together to launch The Early Childhood Initiative: An Investment for Life, with Shakira, Artist and Founder, ALAS Foundation, and World Bank President Robert Zoellick. © Deborah Campos / World Bank

On Feb. 22, recording artist Shakira and World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick will launch a US$300 million initiative to expand development programs for young children in Latin America/Caribbean. © Simone D. McCourtie / World Bank