Early Childhood Development Resource Centre (ECDRC) of BRAC University Institute of Educational Development was represented at the World Forum on Early Care and Education, May 15-18, 2007 at Kuala Lumpur. Ms. Mahmuda Akhter, Head, ECDRC and Mohammad Kazi Foysal, staff member of ECDRC participated at the World Forum on behalf of ECDRC. Ms. Akhter made a presentation on professional development activities of ECDRC and the Bangladesh Early Childhood Network (BEN). Over 750 ECD practitioners from 73 nations participated in the Forum. Major themes explored at the 2007 World Forum included poverty and children, curriculum models, teacher education, nature education, advocacy, staffing, funding, and indicators of quality.