Publication

This report discusses ways to promote and encourage the education of girls in the developing world. It argues that investing in girls' education globally delivers huge returns for economic growth, political participation, women's health, smaller and more sustainable families, and disease prevention. The authors urge countries to develop comprehensive national education strategies in order to effectively support and expand programs that increase girls' educational opportunities. The report summarizes the extensive body of research on the state of girls' education in the developing world today, and discusses the impact of educating girls on families, economies, and nations. It also outlines the most promising approaches to increasing girls' enrollment and educational quality.