Berlin-Institute for Population and Development

Publications

Leapfrogging Africa

To improve the living conditions in Africa in the long term, rapid leaps in development are necessary. Our study shows how these leaps can be achieved.

A contested issue

The discussion paper shows from which sides headwinds come and which arguments are being put forward to undermine the implementation of the ICPD goals.

Destination Europe?

About ten per cent of the world's population think of leaving their homeland if they get the opportunity. Only a small set off for Europe

„In my work on population policies worldwide and on the demography of sub-Saharan Africa, I use regularly the publications of the Berlin Institute for Population and Development. They focus on key issues and they are well-crafted and scientifically sound. Most importantly, these publications greatly help me to communicate complex issues in a clear and accessible way.“

© John F. May

John F. May, Ph. D.
Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, Arlington, Virginia and Member of the Scientific Advisory Council of Berlin Institute