World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education
About
The World Conference had three main goals in the area of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE):
- To develop ambitious, relevant, and culturally appropriate policies
- To put in place effective and accountable systems, multi-stakeholder partnerships and services
- To increase and improve investment in this area as an essential and integral part of countries’ strategies for attaining lifelong learning societies and sustainable development.
Global Commitment for Early Childhood Care and Education
During the World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (WCECCE), 147 member states were represented, including 77 ministers and vice-ministers, culminating in a total attendance of 2,683 participants. All participating Member States adopted the , committing to at least one year of free, compulsory pre-primary education for all.
The event provided a platform for countries to showcase national findings and engage in discussions regarding future commitments and the advancement of the Early Childhood Care and Education Agenda. UNESCO’s member states have pledged to invest at least 10% of their total education spending on pre-primary education.
"Investing in early childhood is crucial to reduce social inequalities, which begin even before birth. Increasing funding, both national and international, will make a difference for future generations."
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Regional reports
- (in Spanish)
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Videos of the event
- Policy Day, Tuesday 15 November 2022
- - - Commitment Day, Wednesday 16 November 2022
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Highlights of high-level sessions
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The Conference is hosted by the Republic of Uzbekistan
