Repositioning Family Planning
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Source: USAID/Senegal |
Repositioning Family Planning is a multilateral initiative aimed at mobilizing commitment to address the serious problem of unintended pregnancies by strengthening family planning (FP) services in sub-Saharan Africa. It was launched by USAID’s Office of Population and Reproductive Health and the Africa Bureau.
The goal of Repositioning Family Planning is for FP to be recognized by clients, providers, governments, and donors as critical to the health and development of the people and nations of sub-Saharan Africa.
Resources Available
Family Planning Saves Lives, Fourth Edition - March 2009
Now in its fourth edition, this report from the Population Reference Bureau has provided valuable information to policymakers, program planners, and journalists over the years on the health benefits of FP. While the message has not changed, this new edition presents updated findings on the crucial role of FP in improving the health of women, children, and adolescents around the world.
Download the full report [PDF, 904KB]
Listen to an interview with the lead author, Rhonda Smith (13 minutes)
Repositioning Family Planning: Guidelines for Advocacy Action - August 2008 [PDF, 2.1MB]
The goal of this toolkit is to help those working to promote FP across Africa to effectively advocate for renewed emphasis on FP; to enhance the visibility, availability, and quality of FP services for increased contraceptive use; and ultimately improve the quality of life and pace of development across the region. This toolkit was jointly produced by USAID and the World Health Organization, Regional Office for Africa.
Also available in French [PDF, 2.1MB]
Making the Case for U.S. International Family Planning Assistance
Five former directors of USAID's Population and Reproductive Health Program urge immediate action on family planning funding in the report, Making the Case for U.S. International Family Planning Assistance.
The authors urge the new Obama administration to act and restore U.S. leadership in global family planning by more than doubling allocations to USAID family planning programs.
Download the report [PDF, 1.6MB]
Listen to an interview with author Steven Sinding (14 minutes)
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- Repositioning Family Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa [PDF, 136KB]
Crucial to the success of the Repositioning Family Planning initiative are increased political commitment for FP, strengthened participation and coordination, and a more effective allocation of resources toward technically sound programs. This brief provides an overview of this initiative.
- Long-Acting and Permanent Methods of Contraception: Meeting Clients' Needs [PDF, 102KB]
This brief details how the availability and use of long-acting and permanent methods of contraception are important in achieving national development goals.
- Increasing the Role of the Private Health Sector [PDF, 76KB]
The private health sector is an untapped resource in sub-Saharan Africa that could be mobilized to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This brief describes the importance of using the private health sector to provide quality health services.
Read more Repositioning Issue Briefs
Read the current issue of the Repositioning in Action E-Bulletin, or browse through our archives.
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