Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Early childhood is a critical period for a child to receive the nutrition and care that enable optimal development. Investing in ECD is one of the best investments a country can make.

The overall goal is for every child to reach their full potential – living in a caring environment, nurtured by parents and caregivers, being visible to policy-makers, and having access to health care and services that support and monitor development for each child and address developmental difficulties.