Gender and Development

Creating youth employment is not a single intervention, it is a coordinated system. Doors open not because one actor turns a key, but because all actors align and pull in the same direction

What happens when cost barriers to secondary education are removed? Ghana’s FreeSHS policy, launched in 2017, led to a sharp rise in school completion, especially for girls. Our research shows that while access improved, challenges remain, including declining quality, uneven uptake, and persistent social norms. FreeSHS is not a silver bullet, but it marks a bold move toward inclusive education and offers lessons for designing sustainable public policies.

Political empowerment of women in Africa. Influence or just a numbers game?