Population and poverty

A central premise of the 1994 Cairo conference was the notion that the size, growth, age structure and ruralurban distribution of a country’s population have a critical impact on its development prospects, and specifically on prospects for raising the living standards of the poor. Reflecting this understanding, the ICPD called on countries to “fully integrate population concerns into development strategies, planning, decision-making and resource allocation at all levels”.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Gender Equality

Reduced Inequalities