Fiji, Oct. 23 -- By Pita Ligaiula in Nadi

The Pacific has been called upon to invest more in Early Childhood Development (ECD.)

Speaking at the 2019 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Forum in Nadi today, Forum Secretary General, Dame Meg Taylor said across the Pacific, there appears to be low investments in ECD.

"The challenge for us, as members of the Blue Pacific, is capitalising on the resources that we do have and working together using a coherent and coordinated approach to build a secure and fulfilling future for our young people and those that come after them.

"This call emphasises the point that investment in early years demonstrate rates of return that are among the highest in public investment options, with benefits accruing...