“GiveWell Publishes its Contraception Cost-Effectiveness Analysis” by Meghan Blake

GiveWell recently published a cost-effectiveness analysis on contraception: Valuing Contraception in GiveWell's Cost-Effectiveness Analysis | GiveWell. At MSI Reproductive Choices, we welcome GiveWell's cost-effectiveness analysis on contraception in low and middle-income countries. The findings affirm what we’ve long seen: access to contraception transforms lives – not just for individuals, but for entire families and communities – unlocking better health, greater autonomy, and expanded economic opportunities for women and girls. With nearly five decades of experience and over 220 million people served globally, MSI has witnessed this impact firsthand. Our rich data, drawn from over 15,000 client exit interviews in 2024 alone (215,000 over past decade), shows that 98% of clients report a positive impact of contraception their lives – in health, education, family wellbeing, and more. We also appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with GiveWell and Rethink Priorities in reviewing our Impact 2 model. While our approaches differ in [...] --- First published: May 13th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/4ywoSYHLqPcb2JGMF/givewell-publishes-its-contraception-cost-effectiveness --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.