The Early Childhood System on a good day
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National Policy-Makers
Policymakers play a foundational role in ensuring that national priorities reflect the needs of young children. They define rights-based legal and policy frameworks that guarantee access to essential early childhood services (health, nutrition, education, protection). They allocate public resources and set governance mechanisms that foster coordination across ministries and sectors. Their leadership determines whether national systems actively reduce inequities and promote quality, and universal access for all children. Without strong political will and legal foundations, children’s services may remain fragmented, underfunded, or inequitable.
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Local/National Actors
Representatives of local and national institutions (e.g., national and local government officials, managers/leaders, training providers, program managers, supervisors, NGO experts) are responsible for contributing to the development and translation of national and local policies into practice. They manage and oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of services and programs at national and local levels. They enable intersectoral coordination, ensuring that services are harmonized and responsive to community needs. They also ensure accountability mechanisms and standards are applied consistently across the country. Effective institutions develop timely and relevant national and local policies and operationalize them, ensure service quality, and bridge the gap between high-level commitments and everyday service delivery.
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Private Donors
Donors contribute by providing financial resources to support programs, fill funding gaps, and enable innovation in early childhood services. They support capacity-building for governments and institutions to strengthen systems and improve service quality. They also encourage evidence-based approaches and support research and evaluation to improve program effectiveness and reach. Donors play a catalytic role in filling gaps, scaling good practices, promoting equity by targeting underserved populations, and sustaining momentum for quality improvements.
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Professionals/Practitioners
Professionals and practitioners — including educators, teachers, special needs professionals, health workers, social workers, mediators, service leaders, etc. — are the frontline of the Early Childhood System. They deliver the day-to-day services that directly influence children’s health, learning, development, and well-being. They build trusting relationships with families and communities, promoting demand for services and fostering nurturing environments. They act as a feedback loop for systems, helping identify gaps, needs, and opportunities for improvement. The quality of services and the experiences that shape young children’s development depend heavily on the skills, commitment, and care of the practitioners who serve them.
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