Second Regional Workshop on Early Childhood Care & Education – Institute of Early Childhood Development

Welcome to the 2nd Regional Workshop on the Tashkent Declaration for Transforming ECCE

The Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD), in its role as a UNESCO Category 2 Institute for Early Childhood Care Education, is proud to host the “2nd Regional Workshop on “Progress and Way Forward on the Tashkent Declaration and Commitment to Action for Transforming Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).”

This pivotal event is organized in partnership with the Government of Seychelles, the UNESCO Secretariat, and relevant UNESCO Regional Offices. It will convene policymakers and ECCE professionals from Northern Africa, Western Africa, and the Arab States in Seychelles from November 18^th to 22^nd.

This second regional workshop builds on our ongoing mission to advance the objectives of the Tashkent Declaration, ensuring equitable access and fostering the holistic development of every young child. Aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the workshop will serve as a critical platform to review progress, address challenges, and strengthen collaborative efforts.

Over three intensive days, participants will engage in interactive, in-person sessions designed to chart future strategies for fulfilling our shared ECCE commitments.

Key Objectives

The workshop aims to:

Review Progress: Evaluate the implementation status of the Tashkent Declaration and Commitments to Action across participating countries.
Foster Collaboration: Provide a platform for increased cooperation and dialogue among policymakers and ECCE professionals, emphasizing a multi-sectoral approach to holistically support young children’s development.
Share Knowledge & Best Practices: Facilitate the exchange of success stories, challenges, and innovative solutions from the region.
Chart the Way Forward: Explore collaborative strategies and initiatives to propel the region forward in achieving its ECCE goals, with the support of IECD’s expertise in knowledge management, capacity building, and monitoring & evaluation.

This workshop promises to be a dynamic forum for networking, intensive learning, and strategic planning, driving tangible action for the future of ECCE in the Arab, North, and West Africa regions.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Programme and Concept Note for this event.