09/04/2026
Closing Ceremony β 5th International Conference on Early Childhood Development
The 5th International Conference on Early Childhood Development successfully concluded with a strong commitment to advancing early childhood systems in Pakistan and beyond.
Organized collaboratively by key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Rupani Foundation, Rupani Development Initiatives, UNICEF, Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood, and Allama Iqbal Open University, the conference served as a powerful platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration.
Over two impactful days, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and development partners came together to share knowledge, innovative practices, and scalable solutions for strengthening Early Childhood Development systems.
This conference highlighted:
πΈThe importance of investing in the early years to build human capital
πΈCross-sectoral integration of health, nutrition, education, and child protection
πΈStrengthening workforce capacity and policy frameworks
πΈPromoting nurturing care and responsive caregiving
We extend our sincere gratitude to all our partners, collaborators, speakers, and participants for their invaluable contributions in making this event a success.
Together, we continue to work towards a shared visionβensuring that every child receives the care, support, and opportunities needed to thrive.