The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), in collaboration with UNICEF and other strategic partners, will officially launch Ghana’s Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Policy 2025 on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Accra.
The high-level, multi-sectoral event marks a significant step in Ghana’s efforts to strengthen early childhood development from conception to age eight. The policy recognizes early childhood as a critical stage for lifelong learning, health and productivity, and prioritizes sustained investments to enhance children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.
According to the ministry, the ECCD Policy 2025 emphasizes stronger coordination and effective multi-sectoral implementation, increased and sustainable financing, improved service delivery and equitable access, as well as robust accountability mechanisms. It also addresses key gaps identified in the evaluation of the 2004 policy.
The revised framework aligns with Ghana’s national development priorities, constitutional commitments, international child rights obligations and the Nurturing Care Framework. It promotes integrated interventions across health, nutrition, early learning, responsive caregiving, safety, security and inclusion.
Through targeted and coordinated interventions, the policy aims to reduce child and maternal mortality, tackle malnutrition, prevent educational setbacks, combat child abuse and reduce child poverty. Special attention will be given to vulnerable and marginalized children between the ages of zero and eight to help them reach their full developmental potential.
The launch is expected to attract about 200 participants, including representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, development partners, civil society organizations, academia, the private sector, media, parents and caregivers, as well as faith-based and traditional leaders.
The ministry described the policy as a strategic investment in Ghana’s future, reaffirming the country’s commitment to coordinated and cost-effective interventions that safeguard children’s rights and promote holistic and sustainable national development.
Post-launch efforts will focus on nationwide dissemination, strengthened partnerships, enhanced multi-sectoral collaboration and effective implementation at all levels, including institutionalizing the coordination framework outlined in the policy.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
