This book examines the history behind the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of population policies in the more developed, the less developed, and the least developed countries from 1950 until today, as well as their future prospects. It links population policies with the theories of the demographic, epidemiological, and migratory transitions. It begins by summarizing the demographic situation around the world, with an emphasis on population policies and their underlying theories. Then, it reviews the early efforts to reduce mortality and fertility in the developing countries. This is followed by a description of the internationalization of the debate on population issues and the transformation of these programs into more formal population policies, particularly in the developing countries. The book reviews also the situation of the developed countries and their specific challenges – sub-replacement fertility, population aging, and immigration – and examines the effectiveness of population policies. It also explores the way forward and future prospects for population policies over the next decades. The book provides numerous concrete examples from all over the world, and show how population policies are actually implemented and what have been their successes as well as their constraints. Above all, the book highlights the importance of understanding underlying demographic trends when assessing the development prospects of any country. The book is recommended for not only demographers, social scientists, and policymakers but also economists and political scientists who are interested in social and demographic change around the world. Demography students and researchers who are interested in applying knowledge on population trends and prospects in designing and evaluating public policies will find this an invaluable reference work.

Contents: The World Demographic Situation; The Theory and Morality of International Population Policy; Population Change and Economic Development; The Transition in Reproductive Behavior in the Third World; Immigration and Demographic Change and Their Impacts on the Third World; International Population Policy: Choices for the United States; Bibliographies. (FR).

Access to safe abortion remains on the agenda. Quality must be improved and a range of methods provided. Population policies must also address underlying causes of high fertility. Such programs would be directed to socioeconomic change, improved child survival, increased female education, and increased opportunities for employment and income generation. A final component of population policies emphasizes delayed marriage and the age of childbearing and increased spacing between births. Population issues are primarily ethical issues about what kind of world people want to live in and the living conditions. Political will and the effectiveness of policy options will determine future actions. Donor agencies should agree to devote 4% of concessional aid to population activities, including HIV/AIDS prevention and reproductive health. Social development assistance should also be increased.

Compilation of five conference reports on population policy for developing countries - includes graphs and statistical tables. Conference held in colombo 1973 feb 12 to 16, conference held in dubrovnik 1973 April 30 to May 4. Conference held in montego bay 1973 aug 20 to 24. Conference held in Nairobi 1973 September 10 to 14. Conference held in manila 1973 November 27 to December 1.

In mid-1986, world population stood at 5 billion. The United Nations now projects that in less than fifty years world population will at least double, and may reach over 12 billion. Is this cause for alarm? What are the choices ahead for the United States? The experts shed light on these questions and others in this new collection from the American Assembly.