Challenges and Opportunities—The Population of the Middle East and North Africa
This Population Bulletin looks at recent demographic trends in the Middle East and North Africa and how they interact with social and economic forces of change. It shows how this high-profile region is being transformed by mortality and fertility declines and a veritable revolution in marriage patterns and family planning use. The Bulletin also considers the effects of immigration and refugee movements on the labor force as well as on the age and sex composition of country populations. (BUL62.2; June 2007)
Gender, Power, and Population Change
Gender reflects social as well as biological differences between men and women, and indicates the relative power women have in a society. This Population Bulletin examines the differences in education, employment, and other aspects of life for men and women around the world. The report also discusses what these factors tell us about gender and women's status and their effects on population change. (BUL52.1, March 1997)
New Perspectives on Population: Lessons From Cairo
At the International Conference on Population and Development in September 1994, 180 countries reached a new consensus on population issues, including a move toward considering population trends as they relate to women's reproductive health, environmental conditions, and development. This Population Bulletin reviews the evolution of international policy toward the new consensus in the context of global demographic trends. (BUL50.1, March 1995)
New Population Policies: Advancing Women's Health and Rights (PDF: 568KB)
This Population Bulletin reviews the evolution of national population policies, particularly following the historic 1994 Cairo conference. It describes the new focus on improving reproductive health and women's rights and how governments have tried to incorporate this new approach in their policies and programs. (March 2001)
Women, Work, and Family in America
The lives of American women have been transformed by new patterns of marriage and childbearing, educational attainment, and labor force participation. These changes will shape the American family and society of the 21st century. This Population Bulletin explores both the encouraging signs and sobering realities of American women. (BUL51.3, December 1996)
World Population Highlights: Key Findings From PRB's 2009 World Population Data Sheet
Population change will shape the prospects of regions and countries over the next half century. Future population growth will be almost entirely in the developing world, with the fastest growth in the poorest countries and regions. This Population Bulletin is a companion to PRB's 2009 World Population Data Sheet and provides data and analysis on world population trends, youth, gender, and the environment. (August 2009)