Call For Papers
Conference Theme
Investing in Early Childhood Development – Building Human Capital
Sub-themes
1. The Economics & Investment Case for ECD
- Global economic evidence on high returns to ECD
- Asia’s demographic transition and human capital dividend
- Investment scenarios linking ECD to national productivity
2. Financing Models & Sustainable Mechanisms
- Public financing frameworks from OECD and LMICs
- Blended finance and innovative PPP models
- Country examples: Chile Crece Contigo, Singapore, Rwanda, Vietnam
3. Nurturing Care Across Cultures
- Parenting models and family-strengthening systems
- Community and faith-based care approaches
- RDI/Rupani Foundation’s AWIP model as a regional example
4. Maternal Mental Health & MHPSS Integration
- WHO maternal mental health frameworks
- Integrating mental health into primary healthcare
- Holistic mind–body–spirit models (e.g., Ibn Sina Foundation)
5. Strengthening the ECD Workforce
- Academic pathways through Centres of Excellence (e.g., AIOU)
- Credentialing, scholarships, and digital upskilling
- Workforce mobility across the region
6. Digital & AI Innovations for Early Childhood
- Digital parenting platforms and remote learning tools
- AI-based early detection and developmental screening
- EdTech innovations from Singapore, India, Malaysia
7. Impact Philanthropy & Private Sector Engagement
- Venture philanthropy and catalytic capital
- Corporate social responsibility models
- Family foundations and diaspora philanthropy
8. Climate Resilience & Carbon Finance for ECD
- Linking climate justice with child development
- Green ECD centers and climate-adaptive infrastructure
- Carbon finance mechanisms for caregiving programs
9. Research, Measurement & Accountability Systems
- Strengthening indicators, data systems, and tracking
- Global measurement frameworks (MECCE, SABER-ECD)
- Academic collaboration and regional research networks
10. Regional Knowledge Exchange & Standards
- ARNEC-led standards and professional development pathways
- Capacity-building initiatives and cross-country learning
- Regional cooperation for quality assurance in ECD
11. Pakistan’s ECD Investment Roadmap 2026–2030
- Financing and budget pathways
- Digital transformation of ECD systems
- Workforce development strategy
- National monitoring and evaluation plan
Instructions / Guidelines for Abstract Submission & Oral Presentation:
Selected papers will be published in the recognised Journal of Early Childhood Care & Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad.
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