Project Profile · 2023-1
Increasing Quality and Access in Early Childhood Education (ECE II)
Priority Area
Window 4: Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth — Thematic Priority 1: Education, Employment, Social Protection and Inclusion Policies, Health
Implementing Institution
Ministry of National Education / General Directorate of Basic Education
Co-Beneficiary
UNICEF
Duration
36 months
EU Contribution
€8,000,000
Project Objective
2023-1
The project aims to improve the quality of early childhood education (ECE) services for all children in Türkiye. It will focus particularly on children aged 3–5: alternative ECE models with flexible scheduling arrangements will be developed and implemented in the most vulnerable communities. The project will also encourage the participation of parents and communities in ECE services.
Results Achieved / Expected Outputs
Expected Outputs
- 01 Development and scaling-up of alternative ECE service models for children aged 3–5.
- 02 Equipping staff involved in ECE with the necessary knowledge and skills.
- 03 Greater participation of parents in the most vulnerable communities in ECE services.
Project profile · 2023-1
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