The year 2016 was a significant year for ARNEC as it embarked on two major initiatives: (i) development of ARNEC’s new five-year strategy; and (ii) review and strengthening of its internal systems and procedures. Both initiatives proved to be critical as ARNEC positioned itself as a regional platform for ECD, advocating for the rights of the young children in support of the new sustainable development goals (SDG) which puts early childhood development at the forefront of global development priorities. We are proud of our 2016 achievements. We are grateful for the support of our core team, key partners, Board of Directors, Steering Committee members, National Representatives (formerly called country coordinators) and all our individual members. Challenges remain but with all your support, we are confident that we will continue to function as an effective network, addressing critical issues affecting the overall development of the young children in the AsiaPacific region. We look forward to further collaborating with all of you in 2017 and beyond!