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Session 7: Discussion of Regional Assessemnts Richmond Tiemoko Africa Regional Office United Nations Population Fund 7 th ASSD 18-20 January 2012, Cape Town, South Africa. OUTLINE. Context Highlight of the presentations Issues and question arising. Context. Demographic
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Session 7: Discussion of Regional Assessemnts Richmond Tiemoko Africa Regional Office United Nations Population Fund 7th ASSD 18-20 January 2012, Cape Town, South Africa
OUTLINE • Context • Highlight of the presentations • Issues and question arising
Context • Demographic • The world of 7 billion and a continent of over 1billion • Pop growth of over 2 % major contribution • Low coverage and completeness of CR • High MMR • Social, Political and Economic • Political development • More assertive social groups • Sustained high economic growth
Highlights • Quite positive outlook • Baseline Assessment (CRVS Core group) and further investigation (HMN). • Legislation • Planning • Coverage and completeness • Good practices
Issues for consideration • Availability, adequate and timely use of tools • Methodology for implementation (who is knowledgeable about CRVS ?) • Build on strength: • Mali: plan available budget adequate but less than 50% coverage. • Focus on cause of death and death certification &coding in context of high MMR