EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
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Sustainable Development Goals, preschool education, human capital, social equality, educational reforms in Uzbekistan, Goal 4 (SDG 4).Abstract
This article explores the crucial role of the preschool education (PED) system in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) until 2030. The problem is that in many developing countries, preschool education is still considered only as a preparatory stage for school, although it is the main driver of reducing social inequality and economic growth. In the study, using system analysis and a comparative methodology, the reforms carried out in Uzbekistan in recent years were compared with international standards. The main results show that quality preschool education has a direct positive impact not only on Goal 4 (Quality Education), but also on Goal 1 (Elimination of Poverty) and Goal 5 (Gender Equality). In particular, it was found that the expansion of MT coverage increases women's participation in the labor market and closes the "vacuum of opportunity" for children from low-income families. In conclusion, practical recommendations were given on directing investments to the human resource potential and inclusiveness of preschool education to build a sustainable future.
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