Document Type
Brief
Publication Date
4-7-2026
Abstract
This brief summarizes the evidence on gender inequality in education in West and Central Africa (WCA), particularly the GIRL Center’s priority countries. It explores attendance, progression, transition to secondary, and re-entry. This brief informs strategies that address persistent inequalities and promote transformative outcomes for adolescent girls in the region.
Recommended Citation
Mbaye, Mame Soukeye, Sarah Engebretsen, Maty Dia, and Karen Austrian. 2026. "Accelerating adolescent girls’ education in West and Central Africa," GIRL Center Research Brief. Dakar: Population Council.
Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
DOI
10.31899/sbsr2026.1005
Language
English
Project
GIRL Center