Building primary schools pays back 13 times over, for generations of girls

New research shows that building primary schools in poor communities pays off for decades. Governments get a 13-fold return on investment, especially for girls and their children.

Governments often treat school construction as a cost, not an investment. This paper shows that building primary schools in underserved areas delivers a massive return. It means that money spent on classrooms today can improve lives for two generations, especially for women and their families.