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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
In
this research article, the ANN approach was applied to analyze TFR in Burundi.
The employed data covers the period 1960-2018 and the out-of-sample period
ranges over the period 2019-2030. The residuals and forecast evaluation
criteria (Error, MSE and MAE) of the applied model indicate that the model is
stable in forecasting TFR in Burundi. The results of the study indicate that annual
total fertility rates in Burundi are likely to be between 5.4 and 5.7 births
per woman over the out-of-sample period.
Therefore, the government of Burundi is encouraged to focus on
addressing challenges being encountered by adolescents and young adults so as
to prevent unwanted pregnancies and other undesirable sexual and reproductive
health (SRH) outcomes, and
prioritize women empowerment programs.
Country : Zimbabwe
IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2021 pp. 159-162