Sources of future population growth in the Philippines and implications for public policy

Authors

Alejandro N. Herrin
Marilou P. Costello, Population Council

Document Type

Monograph

Publication Date

1996

Abstract

Rapid population growth, poor and uneven economic performance, and slow progress in health and education are interrelated phenomena. However, while there is strong support for public policies aimed at economic recovery and human resource development in the Philippines, there is still a lack of consensus on the need for public policy to moderate population growth and on the role of a government-sponsored family planning program in overall population and development activities. This paper examines alternative population projections and analyzes the contribution to future population growth of unwanted fertility, high desired family size, and population momentum. The aims are to highlight the multiple policy responses that are needed to moderate rapid population growth and to clarify a number of factors that have prevented the development of a consensus on Philippine population policy.

DOI

10.31899/pgy1996.1004

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Herrin, Alejandro N. and Marilou P. Costello. 1996. "Sources of future population growth in the Philippines and implications for public policy." New York: Population Council.