Investing in the Success of Adolescent Girls in Africa Requires a Targeted Approach © 2024 The World Bank Group, This page in:English Français

WASHINGTON, November 21, 2024 – Amid growing calls to invest in human capital and expand job opportunities for Africa’s burgeoning youth population, a new report underscores the challenges faced by a critical demographic: Africa’s adolescent girls. In sub-Saharan Africa, over half of African girls ages 15 to 19 are either out of school, married, or have children. Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa, a joint report of the World Bank, the Center for Global Development and the Population Council, brings urgently-needed focus to the girls left behind and presents targeted policy solutions to address the diverse experiences of adolescent girls across the region. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/21/investing-in-the-success-of-adolescent-girls-in-africa-requires-a-targeted-approach © 2024 The World Bank Group,