ECEC in Africa

  • Country examples

    Early childhood education in Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia shares broad structural and pedagogical features, yet each system is uniquely shaped by its cultural and local context. The country narratives illustrate how early childhood education is defined, governed and guided by distinct national goals, values and principles, while also revealing how each system responds to current challenges.
  • Collaboration and partnership

  • Care, safety and health

  • Teacher skills and competences

  • Planning, documentation and evaluation

  • Guidelines for developing ECEC