ABBOTABAD: To increase awareness, strengthening linkages and advocacy regarding the concept of Early Childhood Development (ECD) among the stakeholders, the Sungi Development Foundation, here on Saturday, arranged a district level conference.
Secretary Education K-P Fareed Qureshi, District Coordination Officer Abbottabad Zaheerul Islam, officials of education, health department, representatives of Agha Khan University and civil society organisations working on child issues were among those who attended.
The speakers discussed the effectiveness of ECD practices and future methodologies for achieving set goals.
Zulfiqar Bachani of Aga Khan University gave scientific views of how and why early childhood development is extremely significant.
via ‘First eight years crucial for child development’ – The Express Tribune.