DEMOGRAPHICS

International Programs Center

The International Programs Center (IPC), part of the Population Division of the U.S. Bureau of the Census, conducts demographic and socioeconomic studies and strengthens statistical development around the world through technical assistance, training, and software products. This site contains links to a variety of sources for international population figures.

http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/

Future Directions for Demographic Research on Child and Family Well-Being

Developed by the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, this list provides an overview of areas requiring future focus including childcare, health access, early intervention, and substance abuse.

Source: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/cpr_dbs/sp/child2.htm

Population Action International

PAI fosters the development of U.S. and international policy on urgent population issues through an integrated program of policy research, public education and political advocacy. PAI reaches out to government leaders and opinion makers through the dissemination of strategic, action-oriented publications, broader efforts to inform public opinion, and coalitions with other development, reproductive health and environmental organizations.

http://www.populationaction.org/

United Nations Population Fund

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, helps developing countries find solutions to their population problems. UNFPA began operations in 1969. It is the largest international source of population assistance. The Fund has three main programme areas: Reproductive Health including Family Planning and Sexual Health, Population and Development Strategies and Advocacy.

http://www.unfpa.org/