Publication: The Economic Participation of Adolescent Girls and Young Women : Why Does It Matter?
Date
2008-12
ISSN
Published
2008-12
Author(s)
Morrison, Andrew
Sabarwal, Shwetlena
Abstract
This note summarizes available research
on the impact of schooling and employment of adolescent
girls and young women on earnings and poverty reduction,
demographic outcomes, child development outcomes, and female
empowerment. It identifies key implications of this research
for the formulation of public policy.
Citation
“Morrison, Andrew; Sabarwal, Shwetlena. 2008. The Economic Participation of Adolescent Girls and Young Women : Why Does It Matter?. PREM Notes; No. 128. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/c4168716-bd1b-520a-9049-6e3951236265 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”