Experts agree, children need to be considered when creating economic policies in Africa

The importance of considering children when crafting economic policies was brought to the forefront by Children Believe’s friends at the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF), recently, with the release of its new report The Economic Case for Investing in Children in Africa: Investing in our Common Future.

The report highlights the increasing consequences of the growing social and economic development crises for the people of Africa in the years ahead. To address the issue, the ACPF makes the case for a “massive investment needed” to provide early education to achieve long-term economic and social benefits.

“Despite compelling evidence, many African countries still do not seem to recognize the benefits of investing in children,” says Dr. Joan Nyanyuki, executive director, ACPF. “There is a general tendency to see resources spent on children as an act of benevolence rather than an investment that will yield huge returns over a longer period of time. The time to act is now.”

Children Believe is committed to helping provide early childhood education and has made great strides in Africa. The positive impact of our work is shared in a recent blog.

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Children Believe works globally to empower children to dream fearlessly, stand up for what they believe in — and be heard. For 60+ years, we’ve brought together brave young dreamers, caring supporters and partners, and unabashed idealists. Together, we’re driven by a common belief: creating access to education — inside and outside of classrooms — is the most powerful tool children can use to change their world.

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A member of ChildFund Alliance, Children Believe is part of a global network of child-focused development organizations working to create opportunities for children and youth, their families and communities. ChildFund helps nearly 23-million children and their families in 70 countries overcome poverty and underlying conditions that prevent children from achieving their full potential. We work to end violence against children; provide expertise in emergencies and disasters to ease the harmful impact on children and their communities; and engage children and youth to create lasting change and elevate their voices in decisions that affect their lives.