Health, Nutrition, and Early Childhood Development Can Power Growth in Central and West Africa

Over 200 million children will be born in Central and West Africa between 2025 and 2050. Currently, nearly one in ten children dies before age five and one in three is stunted. Investing in the first 2,000 days (from conception to age 5) and adolescence can yield up to $23 for every dollar invested in nutrition. These investments are critical to turning the youth surge into a demographic dividend.