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The Shape of Things to Come - Why Age Structure Matters to a Safer, More Equitable World.
The Shape of Things to Come provides valuable new insights into the programs and investments that can make countries "healthier"-more stable and peaceful, more democratic, and better able to provide for the needs of their citizens. It places all countries into one of four major age structures with attendant characteristics, benefits and risks associated with governance, security and economic development. ...
What Works for Women and Girls: Evidence for HIV/AIDS Interventions
With women now making up half of those living with HIV worldwide, there is increasing interest among governments and donors in addressing the needs of women and girls in the global AIDS pandemic and supporting women as agents of change. Now, new research undertaken by PAI and colleagues, in collaboration with the Open Society Institute (OSI) and UNDP, provides a roadmap for ...
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Dollars and Sense: The Case for Contraception, Version 2
The U.S. spent $1 billion on maintenance of empty buildings in a year. Couldn’t that money be better spent empowering women and giving them access to the modern contraceptives they want? We think so. Fortunately, countries and other donors are … Continue reading
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Population, Reproductive Health, and Adaptation Finance
There is growing recognition of the importance of population dynamics for the challenges and solutions associated with climate change. Population size, growth, composition, distribution and mobility are constantly changing, and these changes affect our climate and the ability of people … Continue reading
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Dollars and Sense: The Case for Contraception
Dollars and Sense, a new film by PAI, explains the economic case for contraception. Right now, around the world, more than 222 million women want something they can’t get: they all want access to modern contraceptives. Fortunately, countries and … Continue reading
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RH Budget Watch
For more than two decades, Population Action International (PAI) has been a leader in monitoring trends and advocating for funding of international reproductive health (RH), including contraceptives. In recent years, advocacy with national governments to ensure long-term availability of contraceptives, … Continue reading
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Newsletter
President’s Budget Prioritizes International Family Planning
April 10, 2013 President’s Budget Request Continues to Prioritize Family Planning and Reproductive Health President Obama’s fiscal year 2014 budget request for international family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) proposes an important increase above the funding level just approved by … Continue reading
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Prioritizing Gender and Climate Change in Municipal Budgets in the Philippines
In February, PAI’s Vice President of Research Roger-Mark DeSouza met with Partners in the Philippines to identify new opportunities for potential collaboration around population, health and the environment. PAI works with The Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources … Continue reading
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Cuts and Consequences for International Family Planning
Cuts and Consequences: What Sequestration Might Mean for International Family Planning Assistance One week from today—unless Congress and the President reach a deal to avoid it—an across-the-board cut in federal spending will cause international family planning and reproductive health programs … Continue reading
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Seeing is Believing for Family Planning Advocates in Peru
In January, PAI partnered with Pathfinder International with generous support from the United Nations Foundation to take five U.S. community leaders to Peru to see U.S. international family planning and reproductive health assistance in action and gain a better understanding … Continue reading
Report
Population Dynamics, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Malawi
The combined effects of climate change and population dynamics are escalating food insecurity, environmental degradation, and poverty levels in many African countries,including Malawi. However, these two issues are not prioritized in broader development plans and resource allocation, and interventions to address … Continue reading
Policy Brief
Population Dynamics, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Kenya
The combined effects of climate change and population dynamics in Kenya are increasing food insecurity, environmental degradation, and poverty. However, these two issues are not prioritized and addressed together in the country’s development plans. The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) … Continue reading