PSN address the Anglo-Ethiopia Society in London
22 May 2009
Source: PSN
Louise Carver, Population and Sustainability Network Communications Officer had delivered an address to the Anglo-Ethiopian Society on the impact of population growth in Ethiopia.
Local farmers gather to commemorate World Food Day as part of a 2006 FAO event in Awash, Ethiopia.
Credit: UN Photo/Rick Bajornas
The event
The event held by the Anglo-Ethiopian Society at the Royal Asiatic Society in London was attended by a mixed group of UK and Ethiopian colleagues, including Ethiopia Embassy representatives.
PSN address on population growth in Ethiopia
Louise's address was called Population Growth in Ethiopia, Causes, Impacts and Wider Areas of influence.
The population of Ethiopia is projected to more than double in size before 2050. Eight million Ethiopians are estimated to be living on permanent food aid and many more live in a state of constant food insecurity. Available land holdings and arable land is compromised through exploitation of resources and poor conservation methods.
At the same time fertility remains high and access to sexual and reproductive health services including family planning limited. Unique challenges in providing these services are presented by the geographically difficult environment, however conservation projects that have incorporated voluntary family planning services have recieved positive uptake.
The presentation is available here.