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International Family Planning Programs
Criticisms and Responses
This research brief describes work documented in The Origins and Evolution of Family Planning Programs in Developing Countries (MR-1276-WFHF/DLPF/RF).
Excerpt: Family planning programs occupy an unusual place in the public policy arena. They exist in virtually every nation in the world (see figure), yet they continue to spark controversy in some quarters. The Origins and Evolution of Family Planning Programs in Developing Countries, by Judith R. Seltzer, examines the main critiques of family planning programs and places these in historical context. The report also examines the research record to assess the validity of these criticisms and to document how programs have evolved in response to these criticisms. The intent in surveying this historical record is to enable readers to view current debates about family planning in a broader context and to evaluate the research evidence associated with claims made by proponents as well as critics of family planning programs.
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