Addressing Low Fertility in a World of 7 Billion: Macedonians Try Financial Incentives
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Addressing Low Fertility in a World of 7 Billion: Macedonians Try Financial Incentives
Although the global population is increasing rapidly, demographic trends in different parts of the world diverge wildly. In many parts of Europe, for example, low birth rates have led to declining and ageing populations. Here's a report from The former Republic of Macedonia, one of the countries featured in the 2011 State of World Population.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon(second from right) applaudes among members of the audience at the "Every Women,Every Child" event in support of the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health. Photo:UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
Scaling-up Access to Long-term Family Planning Methods in Northern Ethiopia
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Scaling-up Access to Long-term Family Planning Methods in Northern Ethiopia
Ethiopiua's ambitious Health Extension Worker Programme is delivering reproductive health choices to women in their communities, including , more options for long-term, voluntary family planning.
Dynamism of Young People Cited as a Cause for Optimism in a World of 7 Billion
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Dynamism of Young People Cited as a Cause for Optimism in a World of 7 Billion
With the world's population projected to top 7 billion next month, the United Nations launched the 7 Billion Actions global initiative-bringing together governments,businesses , the media and individuals to confront the challenges and seize the opportunities offered by the milestone. Photo :UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras