The aim of the research was to produce a comprehensive snapshot of investments in adolescent girls’ development, identifying which aspects of girls’ lives and well-being the funds are directed to, so as to facilitate a discussion on key priorities for future investments.
The research study has mapped investments into adolescent girls to examine what investments there are and how funds are distributed. The findings from this mapping exercise undertaken at the global and country levels (Ethiopia and Bangladesh), drawing on published data on donor official development assistance (ODA) flows complemented by key informant interviews with donors.
Although our research paints a more positive picture of investments in adolescent girls compared to previous research from 2003 to 2015, the percentage spent on adolescents and youth, in 2020 still remains low. The research findings highlight the need for an intersectional approach within adolescent funding to address their needs and also the needs of other groups that face marginalisation.
