Giving children in Eswatini a head start

Highlights

The report of “The Eswatini Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE) Financing Brief” provides an in-depth analysis of the government of Eswatini's current and historical expenditure on ECCDE services, with a focus on fiscal years 2017/18 to 2021/22. It highlights the need for increased investments in ECCDE services, as well as the significance of strengthening the ECCDE policy environment, data and statistics, and addressing supply side constraints such as human resources. It also emphasizes the need for comprehensive data and statistics to inform planning and budgeting, formalizing the training and deployment of Grade-Zero instructors, and enhancing coordination and collaboration between ECCDE stakeholders. Overall, it offers valuable insights and suggestions for enhancing the accessibility and efficacy of ECCDE services for children aged 3-5 years old in Eswatini.