CSOs working with Early Childhood Development feel hopeful about the new ECD Bill. They believe it will fix many problems in early education and help Malawi reach its 2063 goals. The bill wants to create a separate ministry just for ECD, similar to what Botswana has done.
The proposed law aims to recognize caregivers as professionals with government salaries and establish rules requiring the government to keep its promises about spending at least 12% of the national budget on ECD programs. ECD centers across Malawi currently struggle with poor buildings, untrained staff, and not enough money.
Mzimba South District Social Welfare Officer Bernard Nangwale praised the government for giving K32 million to ECD projects in M'mbelwa District Council. He stressed that this money falls short of what the sector needs. People involved think that with legal support and better policies, ECD can become a key part of national growth.
The proposed law aims to recognize caregivers as professionals with government salaries and establish rules requiring the government to keep its promises about spending at least 12% of the national budget on ECD programs. ECD centers across Malawi currently struggle with poor buildings, untrained staff, and not enough money.
Mzimba South District Social Welfare Officer Bernard Nangwale praised the government for giving K32 million to ECD projects in M'mbelwa District Council. He stressed that this money falls short of what the sector needs. People involved think that with legal support and better policies, ECD can become a key part of national growth.
