Minister for Gender meets UNICEF to strengthen early childhood development in Ghana

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has met with representatives of UNICEF Ghana to reaffirm collaboration on advancing Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Ghana.

The meeting focused on key priorities, including the implementation of the newly validated ECCD policy, improving birth registration systems, exploring sustainable financing, and strengthening coordination across sectors.

UNICEF commended the Ministry’s efforts and pledged continued support through technical assistance, capacity building, and advocacy.

The delegation also highlighted the potential of using ECCD centres to boost birth registration rates and supported a proposal to waive registration fees for children under five.

The Minister assured UNICEF of instituting systems and measures that reflect the government’s strong commitment to advancing issues of Early Childhood Care and Development in Ghana.

Both parties agreed to develop a national ECCD implementation plan, enhance community-based education, review birth registration processes, and mobilize resources for sustained impact.