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  • Title: [The role of CERPOD in the development of population policies in the Sahel].
    Author: Dieudonne O.
    Journal: Pop Sahel; 1992 Jul; (Spec No):34-9. PubMed ID: 12344771.
    Abstract:
    The mission of the Center for Study and Research on Population and Development (CERPOD) in the development of population policies for Sahel countries was reinforced by the 1989 Program of Action of Ndjamena for Population and Development in the Sahel. CERPOD's role must be adapted to the level of policy development in the region and within each country. The first major phase of population policy development is raising the awareness of decision makers concerning interactions between population and development. Chad, which has not conducted a general census, is the least advanced Sahel country in policy development. Senegal in 1988 became the first to complete the second phase, development and adoption of a population policy. Burkina Faso and Mali followed in 1991 and Niger in 1992; all are now at the third stage, developing programs of action and identifying investment priorities. No Sahel country has reached the fourth stage, implementation of the program of action, or the fifth stage, evaluation and follow-up. Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Mauritania are still at the first stage. CERPOD contributes technical assistance to development of national population policies, usually at the request of the country. For the first stage, CERPOD helps conduct censuses and demographic surveys to provide data, and helps organize seminars on the theme of population and development. At the second stage, CERPOD helps develop facilities and train personnel to develop population polices, and assists with preparation of the document. As Sahel countries arrive at the stage of execution of action plans, CERPOD will train personnel, assist in IEC, and conduct studies and research. Most of the Sahel countries are expected to arrive at the evaluation stage between 1993 and 1997. CERPOD will play a leading role in coordinating population policies within the region, especially in response to problems such as international migration and the spread of AIDS that transcend national borders.
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