World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education
Moscow, 22-24 September 2010
Broad Objectives
To refocus global policy dialogue on the importance of ECCE
to enable countries to accrue the proven benefits of ECCE
(poverty alleviation; capital formation; child well being;
educational attainment; reduction of inequalities between
rich and poor;improved societal benefits)
To forge mechanisms for support to Member States to establish
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Coherent and systemic approaches to stregthen ECCE national
development efforts
Enhanced access and equity; with special attention to the most vulnerable
and diisadvantaged groups
Improved quality and assurance standards
Viable models of governance for integrated holistic ECCE provisions
Improved financial stategies and investment mechanisms
To share good practices, research and lessons learned to inform policies
and strategies for expanded access to quality ECCE, especially for the most
vulnerable and disadvantaged children
Persisting Challenges
• No common definition of Early childhood care and Education
• No common standards or indicators for ECCE (holisitc dimensions)
• Weak or absent national policies for ECCE; in particular the neglect of 0 to
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• Poor governance, coordiation and integration; weaknesses in the provision
of holistic services
• Difficulties of going to scale while maintaining quality
• Insufficient financing and investment
Partners and Preparations
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Task Force
Expert Commitee
Regional networks: OECD, LAC, ARNEC, ADEA, etc
Regional Consultations; ADEA, RIGA, Arab States, LAC
Questionnaire for country offices to gather qualitative information (GMR)
Web forum and discussion
Commissioned papers