EOI invited for the participation in the Roundtable on Private Sector Engagement: Inclusive Early Childhood Development (ECD) in collaboration with UNICEF India

Expression of Interest (EOI)

CSRBOX invites participation in the Roundtable on Private Sector Engagement: Inclusive Early Childhood Development (ECD) in collaboration with UNICEF India.

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Roundtable Theme

Private Sector Engagement: Inclusive Early Childhood Development

Date of Posting:
19th August 2025

Last Date for Submission of Interest:
 31st August 2025

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Event Details:

Date: 22nd September 2025

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

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The Roundtable: Private Sector Engagement: Inclusive Early Childhood Development

This roundtable is designed as a dialogue opener with CSR leaders, philanthropic foundations, and ecosystem partners to explore the role of the private sector in advancing Inclusive Early Childhood Development in India.

ECD is globally recognised as the foundation of lifelong health, learning, and productivity, with over 80% of brain development taking place during this critical window. Covering children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, ECD lays the groundwork for future learning, wellbeing, and economic potential.

Despite its proven high return on investment, ECD often remains underrepresented in CSR portfolios in India. This roundtable seeks to bridge that gap by fostering conversations on how private sector investments, strategies, and partnerships can enable inclusive, scalable, and impactful ECD interventions.

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Key Themes for Dialogue

• Why ECD matters: Social, economic, and human capital perspective.
• The Nurturing Care Framework : Understanding its pillars and application in India.
• Why Inclusive ECD matters: Principles of rights, equity, and social security.
• Examples from practice: Programme models, institutional strategies, workplace inclusion, and child/family-friendly HR practices – with insights from industry and civil society.
• From intention to action: Embedding inclusion through Assets, CSR, and Employee Engagement (ACE).

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Resource Team

• UNICEF India Team
• CSRBOX Team
• CSR Leaders & Foundations
• State Representatives & Sector Specialists

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Who Should Participate

• CSR Foundations & CSR Leaders
• Philanthropic Foundations
• Employee Volunteering Leads / HR Leaders
• Social Enterprises & Innovators in Education, Health, and Child Development
• Non-Profit Organisations working on ECD, education, or childcare

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Selection Criteria

• Regulatory CSR Compliance
• Interest or experience in ECD/education/childcare programs
• Geographical relevance (Mumbai and national focus)
• Openness to collaboration and dialogue

Note: 2 people from each organisation can attend this roundtable.

Please note: Only organisations that meet the above selection criteria will receive a confirmation email. Participation in the roundtable will be limited strictly to those organisations that receive this confirmation.

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EOI Submission Form

Interested participants are requested to submit their EOI by filling out the form below:

https://forms.gle/3rJeCMaNEJVFLhPL8

Deadline: 5 PM, 31st August 2025

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For Queries

Subject Line: Query|EOI|Roundtable|ECD|Name of Organisation
Primary SPOC:indrani.a@csrbox.org, shivani.bhatia@bharatcares.org

Secondary SPOC: anusha@csrbox.org

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About UNICEF India

UNICEF works across India to ensure every child survives, thrives, and fulfills their potential. Through partnerships with government, private sector, and civil society, UNICEF supports programs in health, nutrition, education, child protection, and social policy, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and equity.

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About CSRBOX

CSRBOX Group is India’s leading platform for CSR knowledge and impact-driven partnerships, dedicated to advancing social impact and meaningful change. Supporting donor agencies in pursuing transformative and sustainable investments and aiding implementation leaders in achieving organizational goals, CSRBOX brings extensive expertise across social development projects involving nonprofits, corporates, and social enterprises. Known for catalysing social transformation through strategic collaborations, CSRBOX group provides research, strategy, and customised program design within the CSR ecosystem, empowering clients to address pressing challenges effectively and sustainably.

For more details, visit CSRBOX.

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