Economics & Development

This presentation explores diverse entry points for expanding childcare services, particularly in contexts where access remains limited for young children. It highlights how governments can integrate childcare into existing programs and sectors, including education, health and nutrition, social protection, agriculture, employment, and skills development, to rapidly expand coverage while supporting broader development objectives. Drawing on examples from Côte d’Ivoire and other countries, the presentation emphasizes the importance of leveraging existing platforms, ensuring quality standards, coordinating across sectors, and building sustainable childcare systems that benefit vulnerable families and promote economic participation.

This presentation highlights Tanzania’s efforts to strengthen its childcare workforce through the World Bank-supported PAMOJA Project. Recognizing childcare as a critical multisectoral development priority, the initiative aims to expand access to quality community-based childcare services while addressing workforce challenges, including limited qualifications and training opportunities for childcare practitioners. The project focuses on developing national standards, accredited training programs, professional career pathways, internships, and digital quality assurance systems to improve service quality and support women’s economic empowerment across mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.