Conference Themes
Main Theme
Investing in Early Childhood Development – Building Human Capital
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