Dr Gong Sen, executive vice-president of the CIKD said, "China has achieved noticeable progress in child development in the past decades, accumulating a valuable stock of experience and lessons to be tapped for mutual learning and exchanges among BRI countries to promote child development. The partnership between CIKD and UNICEF is committed to sharing China’s experience and promoting the implementation of child-related SDGs in developing countries, especially BRI countries."

The research agenda was developed through a consultative process which drew on the views and experience of stakeholders to ensure alignment with the policies and themes that can accelerate progress towards the achievement of the SDGs.