Early Childhood Development Network Pakistan

early child development (ecd) is emerging as an area of focus and interest globally. over the last decade, pakistan has also seen increasing intervention in the area of early and formative education and development of children in the age group zero to eight years. wide variation is found in the understanding and use of ecd terminology and it is also known as early childhood care and education (ecce), early childhood education (ece) or early childhood education and development (eced). the ecd programs and approaches are now recognized as being the most advantageous and effective method that enhances the child’s natural potential in all respects; mental faculties, physical development and social/behavioral competencies. a 2012 report from the organization of economic co-operation and development (oecd) concludes that early childhood education “improves children’s cognitive abilities, helps to create a foundation for lifelong learning, makes learning outcomes more equitable, reduces pover