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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
In
this research article, the ANN approach was applied to analyze TFR in Chad. 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 Chad. The results of the study indicate that annual
total fertility rates in Chad are
likely to increase over the out-of-sample period.
Therefore, authorities in Chad are encouraged to (1)
increase demand creation activities for family planning services and improve
accessibility of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services among
adolescents and young adults, and (2) continuous empowerment of women through
education, labor participation and promoting women’s rights.
Country : Zimbabwe
IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2021 pp. 155-158