ECED 507(Sustainable Development Goal SDG4.2_ECD).pptx

Sustainable Development Goal 4. 2 discussion

1. Universal Access to Early Childhood Development Ensuring every child is ready for primary education by 2030 SDG 4.2:

2. Why Early Childhood Development Matters Foundation for lifelong learning and health High returns $6–$17 per $1 invested Reduces inequality early

3. SDG 4.2 Indicators Indicator 4.2.1 – % of children aged 24–59 months developmentally on track Indicator 4.2.2 – Participation rate in organized learning (1 year before primary school)

4. Global Status Only two-thirds of children are developmentally on track Pre-primary enrollment: 50% worldwide Regional gaps: 95% in Europe vs. 42% in Sub-Saharan Africa

5. Inequality in Access Poorest 20%: O nly 20% enrolled in pre-primary Richest 20%: N early universal access Disparities in home learning environments

6. Challenges Fragmented services (health, education, social protection not integrated) Low funding: only 2% of education budgets allocated to pre-primary Weak legal guarantees: only 33% mandate free pre-primary education Quality not consistently measured

7. Opportunities & Best Practices Integrated planning (Italy’s ECCE model) Tashkent Declaration (2022): 10% of education budgets for pre-primary Global partnerships (UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank)

8. Conclusion Increase investment in early childhood development G uarantee , free universal pre-primary education Ensure quality and inclusivit y Strengthen family and community support

9. Discussion Questions What policies should governments prioritize to close ECD gaps? How can families & communities strengthen ECD beyond schools? What role do teachers, NGOs, and private sector play?