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Some approaches to the measurement of population change in Africa

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التعدادات السكانية
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Abstract

This paper reviews the recent development in the collection of demographic data for African countries and outlines their limitations. Some alternative, unconventional approaches to data collection such as the experiments involving household sample surveys, panel longitudinal studies, population laboratories, sample registration system and record matching studies are suggested. The countries of the region may choose the methods suitable to them on the basis of considerations of financial resources, availability of skilled manpower etc

DOI

10.21608/mskas.1972.417114

Keywords

Africa, population change

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.K. E

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VAIDYANATHAN

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Cairo Demographic Centre, Cairo - A. R. E.

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5

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2

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54433

Issue Date

1972-12-01

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2025-03-12

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1972-12-01

Page Start

167

Page End

175

Print ISSN

1110-1156

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2786-0078

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MSKAS_Volume 5_Issue 2_Pages 167-175.pdf

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المجلة المصرية للسکان وتنظيم الأسرة

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Some approaches to the measurement of population change in Africa

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29 Mar 2025