West Africa loses $27.8bn annually due to children out of school
West Africa loses an estimated $27.8 billion annually due to children being excluded from education.
In Brief
- •West Africa loses an estimated $27.8 billion annually due to children being excluded from education.
- •The loss is attributed to reduced productivity and missed future opportunities for millions of children.
- •Governments are urged to increase investment in proven education innovations to address the crisis.
Why It Matters
The economic impact of children being out of school is significant, with the $27.8 billion figure representing a major loss to the region. This highlights the need for increased investment in education to ensure that all children have access to learning opportunities. The conference discussed various education innovations that could be scaled up to reach children affected by emergencies and other disruptions to learning.
Key Details
- Economic Loss
- $27.8 billion
- Conference Location
- Accra
- Conference Duration
- 2 days
- Number of Delegates
- 150
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