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Stimulating Economic Development, Reducing Poverty, Slowing Population Growth

Key Element of Youth Reproductive Health Policy

Good, comprehensive policies acknowledge the relationship between investments in the reproductive health of young people and broader positive impacts on society. Among the most important of these impacts are:

  • Stimulating economic development
  • Reducing poverty
  • Slowing population growth

For a more in-depth discussion of this and other key elements, see the fact sheets.

Resources

The Case for Investing in Young People as Part of a National Poverty Reduction Strategy. This 2004 UNFPA publication presents seven arguments for why national public policy makers should give more attention to young people.
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Last Updated: May 22, 2007
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