The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has advocated for national investment in Early Childhood Care and Development, labeling it a cost-effective method for disrupting poverty cycles. Speaking at the National Children’s Parliament in Accra, she explained that the revised ECCD policy promotes the holistic development of children from birth to age eight. She stressed that a child’s early years establish the essential foundation for future learning, health, and behavior.
Key initiatives include broadening access to quality preschools, assisting parents with necessary resources, and ensuring children have safe environments with improved nutrition and healthcare. The Ministry, with support from UNICEF, is also creating a national parenting strategy.
The Country Director of Plan International Ghana, Constant Tchona, echoed this sentiment, calling early childhood investment the most strategic commitment a nation can make. She pledged to convey the children’s recommendations to national leaders and reaffirmed her organization's dedication to ensuring every child can thrive.
Key initiatives include broadening access to quality preschools, assisting parents with necessary resources, and ensuring children have safe environments with improved nutrition and healthcare. The Ministry, with support from UNICEF, is also creating a national parenting strategy.
The Country Director of Plan International Ghana, Constant Tchona, echoed this sentiment, calling early childhood investment the most strategic commitment a nation can make. She pledged to convey the children’s recommendations to national leaders and reaffirmed her organization's dedication to ensuring every child can thrive.
