The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has stated the government’s commitment to create enabling environment for early childhood development.
“Through integrated social and behavioral change communication programmes, we have enhanced parental knowledge on childcare and created enabling environments for early childhood development,” she reiterated.
The Minister said this when a delegation from Big Win Philanthropy, led by its President and Chair, Ms. Jamie Cooper, paid a courtesy call on her.
Dr Naa Momo Lartey highlighted Ghana’s progress in revising the 2004 Early Childhood and Care Development Policy, strengthening coordination mechanisms and enhancing support for children with special needs and vulnerable groups, ensuring they receive the necessary support for their well-being.
“We recognize the invaluable contributions of partners like Big Win Philanthropy in advancing this agenda. Together, we can build a future where every child in Ghana has access to quality early childhood care, protection and education,†she added.
She further underscored the importance of collaboration in scaling up early childhood interventions, ensuring that children across Ghana benefit from sustainable policies and programmes.
On her part, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, appreciated the values that Big Win Philanthropy brings on board to complement and strengthen early childhood care and development in Ghana.
The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between the Ministry and Big Win Philanthropy to enhance Ghana’s Early Childhood Development Policy and drive impactful initiatives for children.
Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD
