Uganda’s Exploding Population: Can We Control Our Destiny?
What: Experts from government, academia and the development community looked at the dramatic growth in Uganda’s population, its likely impact on health and its implications for policy-making.
Who:
Dr. Jonathan Musinguzi, Director, Population Secretariat: Past trends and future projections -- and their implications for health and welfare in Uganda.
Dr. Stella Neema, Senior Lecturer and Research Associate, Faculty of Social Sciences, Makerere University: Anthropological research sheds light on why Ugandans have favored large families in the past – and whether their attitudes may change in the future.
Dr. Freddy Sengooba, School of Public Health, Makerere University: What opportunities do we have to change the supply and utilization of family planning services.
Rachel Sebudde, Economist, The World Bank: How can Uganda cope economically with its rapid population growth.
Why: Uganda has one of the most rapid rates of population growth in the world today. This rapid population growth will profoundly affect almost every aspect of our lives, from our health to our demand for education and social services, to our economic well-being. Our panel of experts will analyze the trends and their implications for the future, explain what forces are shaping the dramatic growth in the number of Ugandans, explore opportunities to affect the trends, and suggest ways that Uganda could turn its population growth from an economic problem to an economic advantage.
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
