This report focuses on the strong returns on investment associated with investing in adolescent health and well-being. Today, adolescents make up more than 16% of the world\u2019s population. They are a demographic that is often overlooked or misunderstood. Investments in adolescents can reduce inequalities and help to protect their human rights. The economic and social returns from a wide range of investments to address adolescent well-being are significant. The report makes a compelling case for investing in adolescents, they are living in a world facing multifaceted crises, and they will be tomorrow\u2019s changemakers and leaders. The staggering cost of inaction is estimated at US$110 trillion over a period of 27 years (2024-50). That amounts to 7.7% of the total GDP of those countries included in the models, which themselves include around 80% of the world\u2019s population. Many interventions will yield high returns, including those focused on health services and multisectoral interventions, for example on SRHR, HPV, TB, myopia, education and training, child marriage and road accident prevention. This evidence base is crucial for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, educators, donors, and civil society organizations as we map the road ahead for a better and more sustainable future. Investing in adolescent health and well-being strengthens the human capital of a country, and hence a country\u2019s potential for future development and for ending extreme poverty and creating more inclusive societies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><\/div><\/div>\n
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UNFPA, PMNCH, UNICEF, WHO <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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2024<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n
Number of pages<\/p>\n
144<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n