May 7, 2026 – The second day of the Forum focused on moving from funding to financing by exploring how stronger financing architecture can support sustainable investments for young children. Discussions examined the evolving landscape, emerging partnerships, and real-world examples of innovative approaches. Participants engaged in deep-dive dialogues with South Africa and Colombia, reflecting on lessons learned across diverse contexts. The day concluded with parallel sessions on investment readiness, accountability systems, and strategies for integrating catalytic and private financing into long-term public systems and sustainable pathways.
