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The Role of Family Planning in Reaping the Benefits of the Demographic Opportunity in Jordan

The Role of Family Planning in Reaping the Benefits of the Demographic Opportunity in Jordan. Dr. Sawsan Majali Secretary General Higher Population Council. Demographics Characteristics (2015). المصدر: دائرة الإحصاءات العامة، مسح السكان والصحة الأسرية 2012 ، والأردن بالأرقام 2015.

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The Role of Family Planning in Reaping the Benefits of the Demographic Opportunity in Jordan

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  1. The Role of Family Planning in Reaping the Benefits of the Demographic Opportunity in Jordan Dr. Sawsan Majali Secretary General Higher Population Council

  2. Demographics Characteristics (2015) المصدر: دائرة الإحصاءات العامة، مسح السكان والصحة الأسرية 2012، والأردن بالأرقام 2015

  3. "Dramatic Increase“ in Jordan’s Population Population increased 10 folds in 6 decades (Low Scenario) Scenario of Demographic Opportunity Including Syrian Refugees Millions

  4. Population Growth in Jordan Source : preliminary results of the national census conducted in November,2015, Department of Statistics 30-1-2016

  5. Age Structure of Jordan’s Population (2015) Source: Jordan in Numbers, Department of Statistics, 2015.

  6. Large Family Size Number of individuals Source : preliminary results of the national census conducted in November,2015, Department of Statistics 30-1-2016

  7. Jordan’s Population Pyramid 7 Source : preliminary results of the national census conducted in November,2015, Department of Statistics 30-1-2016

  8. Jordan Population Pyramids 8 Source : preliminary results of the national census conducted in November,2015, Department of Statistics 30-1-2016

  9. Number of non Jordanian Distribution by Nationality Source : preliminary results of the national census conducted in November,2015, Department of Statistics 30-1-2016

  10. Population Distribution by Nationality( Census 2015) Source : preliminary results of the national census conducted in November,2015, Department of Statistics 30-1-2016

  11. Total Fertility Rate Trends Department of Statistics (2012). DHS, Amman, Jordan 9

  12. Intervals between births Department of Statistics (2012). DHS, Amman, Jordan

  13. Reproductive Health Indicators Jordan in Numbers 2015 Department of Statistics, Amman, Jordan Department of Statistics (2012). DHS, Amman, Jordan

  14. Present Use of Contraceptives

  15. The Window of Demographic Opportunity

  16. Logical Framework for a Series of Desired Results to be Achieved in the Demographic Opportunity Investment policies in the demographic opportunity Social protection policies and prepare for the post-Demographic Opportunity Results Outputs Effects Achieving and investment of the Demographical Opportunity policies 1.1 Achieving demographic transformation through the age dependency percentage reaching its lowest level Investment policies in the health, reproductive health, focusing on family planning • Investment policies in the health, reproductive health, focusing on family planning. • Policies towards the educational environment of creativity, innovation, motivating and leadership for Stimulating education and scientific research • Policies supporting appetite for vocational, technical education •  Business environment that encourages work, investment and entrepreneurship • Constant increase in women’s economic participation • Policies towards infrastructure adapted to the requirements of the Demographical Opportunity • Ongoing expansion and improvement in health services and insurance offered to the citizens • Policies Expansion and continuous improvement in health, social services and health insurance • Ongoing expansion and improvement in social development and social security services • Immigration policies 1-Reaching the Demographic Opportunity Peak by 2030 2.1 Attaining higher rates of the percentage of economically active population 2.2 Business environment that encourages work, investment and entrepreneurship Achieving Welfare and Prosperity of Citizens in View of the Demographic Opportunity 2.3 Increasing demand for vocational and technical work 2-Attaining High Rates of the Percentage of Economically Active Population 2.4 Increasing demand for entrepreneurship and self-employment 2.5 Constant increase in women’s economic participation 3.1 Ongoing expansion and improvement in health services and insurance offered to the citizens 3-Effective Preparation for the Demographic Opportunity Phase Ensuing Peak Phase 3.2 Ongoing expansion and improvement in social development and social security services 3.3 Infrastructure appropriate to the requirements of sustainable development

  17. Demographic Opportunity Scenarios Child /women in reproductive age 2.1 Source : The Demographic Opportunity in Jordan, A Policy Document. HPC Oct. 2009

  18. The Excepted Projections of the Demographic Opportunity According to the higher scenario, the population size will multiply 2.7 times by 2050 Population Size Source : The Demographic Opportunity in Jordan, A Policy Document. HPC 2014

  19. The Excepted Projections of the Demographic Opportunity Source : The Demographic Opportunity in Jordan, A Policy Document. HPC 2014

  20. Achievement of and Investment in the Demographic Opportunity

  21. Challenges Facing Women’s Health in Jordan • Plateauing of fertility rate (2002- ) 3.5 births need to reduce to 2.2 births by 2030 to benefit from demographic changes and demographic opportunity • Use of modern contraceptives (42 %) remaining the same since 2002 there has been an increase in traditional methods • Geographical disparities in access to quality health services for women throughout the life-cycle. Gaps noted in the availability and quality of the health services provided to women especially in rural areas. • Low awareness of youth regarding reproductive health issues. • Limited reproductive health services and counselling are available for women living with disabilities • Women’s ability to participate in the family’s major decisions especially those related to her health and wellbeing such as family planning and contraceptive use are limited.

  22. Challenges Facing Women’s Health in Jordan • Health care providers’ focus on the medical aspects of reproductive health with little attention paid to gender related issues. • Early marriage: 13% of marriages in Jordan were for women below 18 years, 35% of marriages of Syrian women marriages occur below 18 years of age (2015).

  23. Areas that need improvement in Jordan

  24. Areas that need improvement in Jordan:

  25. What is needed? السيسة • Improving access to reproductive health, including family planning counseling and services • Continued efforts to advocate and promote awareness among Doctors, policy makers, planners and opinion leaders for their support in the achievement of and Investment in Demographic Opportunity Policies • Addressing population issues are not confined to the public sector, but extends to include the private sector • Refocus maternal and child health information and outreach to actively engage married adolescent girls, first-time parents. • Decrease the imminent pressure for pregnancy on the young brides.

  26. HPC’s Current Programs & Projects • Population & Development: National Plan to Monitor and Follow Up the Achievement of and Investment in the Demographic Opportunity Policies, (2011-2013) • Reproductive Health/Family Planning: The National Reproductive Health / Family Planning action Plan (2008-2012) • National Reproductive Health / Family Planning strategy 2013-2017 (PROMISE) Communication and Advocacy Monitoring & Evaluation

  27. Follow Us @ Higher Population Council Telephone:( 5560741 6 00962 )- FAX:( 5519210 6 00962 )

  28. References • Department of Statistics (2015). Jordan in Numbers 2015, Amman, Jordan • Government of Jordan (2015). Jordan Position Paper on the Beijing +20 review and appraisal process. Amman, Jordan. • Jordanian National Commission for Women. Jordan’s Fifth National Periodic Report to the CEDAW Committee – Summary. Amman, Jordan • Al Nsour, M. Al Kayyali, G. & Naffa, S. (2013). Overweight and obesity among Jordanian women and their social determinants. EMHJ, 19(12), 1014-1019 • WHO (2007). Cross cutting gender issues in women’s health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Cairo, Egypt • Department of Statistics (2012). DHS, Amman, Jordan • The Demographic Opportunity in Jordan, A Policy Document. HPC Oct. 2009

  29. Thank you

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