Family Planning: The Smartest Investment We Can Make
This policy brief explains why funding for international family planning and reproductive health is a proven and cost-effective way to meet a broad range of international development goals. Increased access to contraception for women in developing countries is critical to improving maternal and newborn health, preventing HIV/ AIDS, and reducing unintended pregnancies and the need for abortion. Family planning programs yield improvements in other key development areas such as education, water and sanitation. (excerpt)
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Length:
2 pp
Year:
2015
Organization:
Population Action International
Languages:
English