World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim announced plans to invest $2.5 billion over 5 years in education projects that directly benefits adolescent girls, whose empowerment is a World Bank Group focus. The announcement in Washington was followed by a call from First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, for urgent action in support of adolescent girls.

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