The State of the World's Children, 2004: Girls, Education And Development

In most countries, girls are the most disadvantaged when it comes to school. Millions of young girls never attend school at all, millions more never complete their educ., & countless girls never receive the quality educ. that is their right. Yet, studies show that no tool for develop. is more effective than the educ. of girls. No other policy is as likely to raise econ. productivity; lower infant & maternal mortality, violence & abuse, sexual exploitation, & poverty; & improve nutrition & promote health -- incl. helping to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. Chapters: To Jump-Start Develop.; Educated Girls, a Uniquely Positive Force for Develop.; Girls Left Out, Countries Left Behind; The Multiplier Effect of Educating Girls; & What About Boys? Illustrations.Carol Bellamy is the author of 'The State of the World's Children, 2004: Girls, Education And Development', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756740214 and ISBN 0756740215.