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Does free schooling give girls a better chance in life? Burundi study shows the poorest benefited most

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par Frederik Wild, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Heidelberg
David Stadelmann, Chair of Economic Policy and Economic Development, Bayreuth University

Teenage pregnancy rates remain high across many parts of the developing world: In Africa, on average, about one in ten girls between the ages of 15 and 19 has already given birth. These early pregnancies often come with serious consequences for young mothers and their children. They are linked to lower education levels, poorer health outcomes, and reduced economic opportunities.

Scientists, development agencies and NGOs have long heralded education as a powerful tool to reduce early childbearing.…

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