INVESTING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: BUILDING HUMAN CAPITAL ALONG THE LIFE COURSE”
11 – 14 March 2024
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
KINDLY HOSTED BY THE Government of United Republic of Tanzania
“The East African Early Childhood Development Regional Conference 2024 brought together governments, ECD networks, civil society, researchers, and development partners to share knowledge, strengthen regional collaboration, and accelerate progress in policies and services that support young children and families across Eastern Africa.”
Key Themes Discussed
- ECD financing and investment
- Workforce development
- Integrated service delivery
- Childcare systems strengthening
- Policy alignment and governance
- Data and measurement
- Scaling effective programs
TECDEN Engagement
The Tanzania Early Childhood Development Network (TECDEN) played an important role in both the preparation and participation of the Eastern Africa Regional Early Childhood Development Conference 2024. As a national coordination platform, TECDEN supported stakeholder mobilization, contributed technical perspectives to planning processes, and helped facilitate dialogue among government, civil society, and development partners. During the conference, TECDEN shared insights from Tanzania’s ECD landscape, strengthened partnerships, and advanced advocacy for integrated policies and investments that promote quality services for young children and families.
