VALIDATION MEETING OF REVISED POLICIES

The Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate (PPMED), under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, convened a meeting with several key stakeholders to validate the revised National Gender Policy and the Early Childhood Care & Development (ECCD) Policy.

The purpose of the meeting was to objectively assess the revised policies, suggest changes to fulfill the intended needs and requirements, and ensure that the policies receive Cabinet approval.

In her remarks, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection – MoGCSP, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, stated that the decision for reviewing these policies stemmed from ongoing disparities in Gender Equality, as well as the necessity to enhance the quality, accessibility, and coordination of early childhood services, which are fundamental to human development and social justice.

The Sector Minister emphasized that the validation meeting is a significant milestone towards achieving gender equality and child development in the nation.

She further noted that it is a vital step in securing Cabinet approval for these two essential national policies.

Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey highlighted that the review will also ensure better alignment with the Government’s resetting agenda and address emerging issues in Gender Mainstreaming, women’s empowerment, and child development.

The Chief Director of MoGCSP, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, expressed her gratitude to the participants for their attendance and active engagement in the validation process.

She assured them that the Ministry would integrate their valuable feedback into the final drafts of the policies for submission to Cabinet.

The meeting gathered Development Partners, Civil Society Organizations, and other Implementing Stakeholders focused on gender equality and early child development.

The National Gender Policy and Early Childhood Care & Development Policy represent an anchored national commitment to equity, inclusion, and social transformation.

Source: MoGCSP