Discussion | NPC urges 'whole society approach' to boost ECD in SA

JOHANNESBURG - The National Planning Commission is making a bold call to action. 

They're urging all South Africans to prioritise Early Childhood Development, as a cornerstone of our nation's development agenda.

They have launched a 'Call to Action on ECD' initiative in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

READ: Early childhood development | Thrive by Five index shows worrying figures

The NPC aims to put Early Childhood Development at the forefront of our national priorities and believe this requires a societal approach.

NPC Education Commissioner, Mary Metcalfe, spoke to eNCA.