Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Childhood Development (ECD) Projects in Oman 

Oman’s commitment to early childhood development is a core pillar of Vision 2040. I supported this agenda through multi-year work with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Development, contributing to national planning for early childhood education (ECE) and integrated early childhood development (ECD) services.

As project manager and lead researcher, my work focused on aligning policy design, financing strategies, and institutional models to support equitable access to quality services for young children, in line with the Nurturing Care Framework.

On early childhood education, I supported the government’s long-term pathway toward universal kindergarten access by 2040, including the development of phased action plans and financing options that balance public provision, private sector participation, and fiscal sustainability.

Building on this, my work on early childhood development addressed the broader question of how integrated services can reach children and families across diverse geographic and social contexts. This included designing decentralized service models, outlining sustainable financing approaches, and strengthening governance and regulatory frameworks, with particular attention to inclusion and disability under Vision 2040.

Update: August 2024:
Held meeting with H.E. the Minister of Social Development to validate the proposed models for universal ECD, costing figures and financing options for ECD expansion

Update: ECD Launch

Under the patronage of Ms. Maany bint Al-Busaidiyah, Director General of Family Development, the Early Childhood Development Project was officially launched in the Sultanate of Oman.

Updates:
May 2025 

Held high-level meetings with H.E. the Minister of Education and H.E. the Minister of Social Development to handover the project, discuss ongoing policies and opportunities for strengthening early childhood development.