National ECD networks provide an inspiring and creative space for collaboration, networking, and coordination among ECD stakeholders from all sectors and disciplines. They contribute to creating opportunities for knowledge accumulation by supporting ECD institutions in generating, exchanging, utilizing, and disseminating knowledge—whether in policies, research, or best practices. These networks also help reorganize knowledge through national profiles and databases, serving as key guidelines for decision-making, advocacy, policy, strategy, and legislative reforms.

Additionally, these networks facilitate access to and exchange of the latest developments in ECD theories, methods, and practices. They support the development of multi-sectoral programs and practices, promote inclusion and equitable participation of young children and families, and strengthen national efforts for optimal investment in ECD including financial and human resources.

The presence of national networks across various Arab countries contributes to the following:

• Strengthening national communication among stakeholders across governmental and non-governmental sectors in alignment with national strategies, policies, and legislations to ensure the optimal investment of resources.
• Enhancing community and national advocacy to place ECD issues on the societal and governmental agenda.
• Unifying efforts of various actors and supporting national efforts for optimal ECD investment
• Facilitating knowledge exchange at the national level and among different national networks.
• Identifying national ECD priorities and mobilizing support for their advocacy.
• Promoting knowledge production, exchanging experiences, and sharing best practices to improve the quality of ECD programs and services.
• DevelopingECD databases and preparing periodic national reports on the status of early childhood.
• Developing and reviewing national strategies, plans, policies, legislations, and regulations.
• Monitoring the implementation and enforcement of ECD policies, strategies, frameworks, and legislations