Guidance for countries to assess adolescent health and well-being

Overview

This guidance supports countries in strengthening and using data on adolescent health and well-being for effective decision-making and action. It includes a detailed document and an Excel-based data tool that together support the identification, compilation, visualization, and utilization of country-level data on adolescents, as well as the assessment of government actions and policies to improve adolescent health and well-being. Built around the United Nations H6+ Adolescent Well-being Framework and the Global Action for Measurement of Adolescent health (GAMA) and aligned with the Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!), the guidance emphasizes multisectoral collaboration, adolescent participation, and context-specific adaptation.

Developed with input from global experts and young people, and tested in diverse country settings, this guidance is ready to be adapted and applied at national and subnational levels. It encourages country-led, context-specific adolescent strategies that align with global standards but respond to local realities. With steps to turn data into action, it empowers governments and partners to set priorities, design responsive programs, and invest in a healthier, more equitable future for adolescents.