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Population Matters - Africa 2050
Introduction
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Demographic Challenges in sub-Saharan Africa Population growth in sub-Saharan Africa must not subvert economic development. |
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Quality, not Quantity: Reproductive Rights Examined Family planning is felt in the long term, which makes it difficult to attract the attention of policy makers. |
Economy
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New Opportunities in Nigeria? Shifts in demographics could generate economic growth if resources are invested properly. |
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Economic Roots, Democratic Shoots Sven Richter explores the implications of demographics on the population, labour force and politics in Africa. |
Health and Gender
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Experts Weekly: What is the Intersection between Religion and Family Planning? Think Africa Press asks four experts about the role of religion in family planning. |
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Healthy Numbers: The Gender Dimension What will be the future of healthcare provision? |
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Mexico City Policy: Family Planning Politicised The US political vacillation over overseas funding for family planning leaves initiatives in developing world uncertain. |
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A Humane Investment: Family Planning in Ghana? The population policies which could produce a demographic dividend. |
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The Challenge of Empowerment Demographic change produces vast inequalities, the time to act is now. |
Politics and Governance
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A Revolutionary Certainty? How will demographic changes and democratic transition in North Africa affect the rest of the continent? |
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A New Social Compact for Democracy and Governance in Africa How will systems of governance adapt to Africa's youthful populations? |
7 Billion and counting
Space and Resources
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Urban Planning: The Way Forward for Africa's Cities? Francis Owusu discusses the demographic challenges facing Africa's cities. |
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Population Growth and Food Security in the Horn of Africa Changing demographics in the Horn are affecting food security. |
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The Future of Two Metropolises: Lomé and Cotonou Urban growth creates planning challenges in the Ibadan-Accra corridor. |
