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Early Childhood Education Strategy Launched

Published March 23, 2026, 17:17
Early Childhood Education Strategy Launched

The Minister of Education and the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare presented the 1st National Strategy and Action Plan for Early Childhood Education and Care, emphasizing that investment in the education of younger children is a strategic choice for the future of the country. The strategy puts the child, family, and community at its center, aiming for access to quality, accessible, and affordable services. The framework includes five key pillars – governance, access, pedagogical framework, workforce, and monitoring/evaluation – and 30 targeted actions, aligned with the European Quality Framework. The implementation of the strategy strengthens the coherence of national policy with European commitments, such as the Recovery and Resilience Plan and the European Child Guarantee.