Erudite Series on the future of Africa: Population
Africa’s population future and the impact of a more rapid demographic transition and investments in health on development outcomes.
-
Date: 23 June 2023
-
Time: 11:30 – 12:30 (GNT+2)
-
Venue: Online via Zoom
Overview
The Demographics and Health scenario shows that rapid uptake of contraceptive use and lower child and maternal mortality rates can have a large impact on fertility. The scenario will also improve incomes and reduce poverty.
Download the full report
Development partners
The ISS is grateful for support from the members of the ISS Partnership Forum: the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the European Union, the Open Society Foundations and the governments of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
More to explore
08 Apr 2025
Overcoming Africa's credit risk
Why do African countries have such low credit risk ratings, when the default rate average for lending to private entities in EMDEs is 3.56%?
23 Aug 2024
Africa’s energy transition: the need for gas, nuclear and renewables
The continent is on track to become a major global carbon emitter if the current fossil fuel-dependent trajectory prevails.
06 Jan 2025
Year-end 2024
AFI will reopen on Monday, 6 January 2025
29 Oct 2024
Navigating Africa’s future: forecasting development trends and opportunities
Effective forecasting and strategic planning will allow Africa to navigate a future of rapid change and complex challenges.