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Can Girls' Education Change the World?

Photo: Kate Cummings

There is a growing consensus among economists and world leaders that girls' education is the single most effective tool for fighting poverty in developing countries. While not a panacea, education yields enormous benefits for girls, their families, and society, including increased future income, lower risk of HIV/AIDS, and improved health outcomes. Yet not all approaches to educating girls are equally effective. Join Ann Cotton, Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, and Joel Samoff as they discuss the benefits and the challenges of educating girls in Africa, and share lessons learned from years of experience working in the sector.

Moderator

Shelly Esque, President, Intel Foundation

Speaker(s)

Ann Cotton, Executive Director, CAMFED International
Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, Founder and Executive Director, Akili Dada; Assistant Professor, USF
Joel Samoff, Professor of African Studies and Political Science, Stanford University