💨 Abstract

South Africa's Department of Basic Education launched the R496 million Education Outcomes Fund on December 1, 2025, to enhance early childhood development. The fund aims to expand access to quality programs for children aged 0 to 5, support 2,000 ECD centers, and improve learning outcomes through outcomes-based financing. The initiative seeks to mobilize partnerships across various sectors and ensure accountability through a three-year delivery window.

Courtesy: Sikhulule Moyeni