Regional Childcare Conference for Eastern and Southern Africa : Diverse Entry Points for Childcare

Overview & Synopsis

This presentation explores diverse entry points for expanding childcare services, particularly in contexts where access remains limited for young children. It highlights how governments can integrate childcare into existing programs and sectors, including education, health and nutrition, social protection, agriculture, employment, and skills development, to rapidly expand coverage while supporting broader development objectives. Drawing on examples from Côte d’Ivoire and other countries, the presentation emphasizes the importance of leveraging existing platforms, ensuring quality standards, coordinating across sectors, and building sustainable childcare systems that benefit vulnerable families and promote economic participation.