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Over 40% of the population will be below 18 years of age and 23% will be between 18 and 50 years, a researcher has said. Minister of Finance, David Bahati, said the government is ... Read more »
Africa's Demographic Dilemma
Africa's population is growing rapidly. The high birth rates present the continent with an enormous challenge. However, a study found that the number of children is declining as education, health and jobs rise writes Martina Schwikowski for Deutsche Welle.
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Africa: Let's Talk About Sex - and Why Power Matters
IPS, 11 July 2019
Every year on World Population Day (July 11), UNFPA receives queries from journalists about the total number of people around the world. Numbers are indeed important because they… Read more »
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Africa: Want to Improve Women's Lives and Countries' Prospects for Prosperity? Expand Contraceptive Choice
UNFPA, 10 July 2019
Her life. Her choice. Our future Read more »
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President John Magufuli has said if women have more children the country's economy will grow citing China, Nigeria and India's economy as examples of countries that have gained ... Read more »
