Building Business Partnerships to Strengthen Our Future through Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Insights from the Center for Business Champions
The Center for Business Champions (CBC) at Childhood Education International is pleased to host a dynamic side event program on September 16, 2024, that aligns with the Summit of the Future during the United Nations General Assembly.
The event will showcase the pivotal role of the private sector in building a more sustainable world for a thriving future workforce. A panel of leaders from the business and ECD sectors will highlight real-world examples of effective partnerships that are advancing child wellbeing and ensuring that children’s education, healthcare, and protection build a skilled, productive workforce, now and in the future. Examples will include initiatives in the U.S., U.K., Romania, Bulgaria and Uganda. A project in Brazil where a national foundation is building a business network to support early childhood development will be featured.
Attendees will walk away with practical advice on how to design, start, and sustain a network of business-ECD champions in any country, shared by an expert who has created such a network and helped other leaders do so. They will gain:
- Understanding how partnerships between business leaders and childhood development experts have transformative potential for society and future workforce.
- Practical steps and strategies for fostering and scaling similar partnerships in a variety of social, economic, and cultural contexts.
- Greater insight into the value of integrating early childhood initiatives into corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development agendas.
- New connections among attendees, fostering a global network committed to advancing ECD through innovative partnerships with business.
Building Business Partnerships to Strengthen Our Future through Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Insights from the Center for Business Champions
Date: 16 September 2024
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Eastern Time (New York)
Program:
9:30-10am – Coffee & Networking
10am-12pm – Panel Discussion
12-12:30pm – Conversation with the CBC
Format: Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)
In-Person Location:
Scandinavia House
Volvo Hall, 2nd Floor
58 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Map Location
Distance from UNHQ: 0.7 miles (~17 min walk)
This Side Event will feature a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation and ensuring global accessibility for a diverse audience of stakeholders.
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