Addis Ababa, January 8, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is strengthening its investment in early childhood education as a key national intervention to build a capable and confident future generation, the Office of the Prime Minister said today.
In a social media post shared this morning, the PM Office stated that thousands of kindergarten-level schools are being established nationwide to expand access to quality pre-primary education, train educators, and provide safe and stimulating learning environments for young children.
The initiative is also expected to help reduce inequalities by reaching underserved communities, while supporting the social and cognitive development of learners at an early age, the Office noted.
Strengthening early education is seen as vital for equipping children with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in school and later life, while contributing to the development of a productive future workforce, it added.
By prioritizing investment in the earliest years of learning, Ethiopia aims to foster confident, capable, and engaged learners, thereby supporting long-term social and economic development, the PM Office added.