Population and planning in developing nations : a review of sixty development plans for the 1970s / B. Maxwell Stamper.

  • Stamper, B. Maxwell, 1947-
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[1977]
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Credit: Population and planning in developing nations : a review of sixty development plans for the 1970s / B. Maxwell Stamper. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INTRODUCTION 5 school-age populations is viewed as a population problem; if it is felt that economic growth is being reduced by population growth; if there is perceived population pressure on social and health services, on housing, on individual or family welfare, or on food or agricultural systems; if the dependency ratio is a burden; and if high population density is viewed as a problem. The objective here is not to determine whether these problems actually exist but to determine how they are perceived by development planners. Chapter 3 discusses the patterns of population policy strategy found in the development plans. Some 16 population policies are analyzed.^ The policies range from the specific, such as family planning, to the broad, such as a reduction in fertility as a consequence of socioeconomic development. All of them have at least the partial but intended aim of reducing population growth. Chapter 4 consists of a concise overview of the general findings of this study and also compares the population policies of the development plans with the official government positions. Part Two reviews each of the 60 development plans studied. Each plan description begins with a list of the demographic data used, problems recog¬ nized, and policies proposed in the plan. All population projections found in a national development plan, as well as estimates of fertility, mortality, and rates of growth, are presented. Sources of estimates and methods of estima¬ tion are stated as well (if these were given in the plan). Simple checks were made to see if the demographic data were internally consistent. All important statements about population problems and all relevant population policy proposals found in the national development plans have been included in each country plan description. A brief policy perspective is also given for each country to provide a better framework in which to view the plan and its possible implementation.
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