In this piece of
work, the ANN approach was applied to analyze TFR in Libya. The employed annual
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 Libya. The results of the study indicate that annual total fertility rates in Libya are likely to hover around 2.4 births per woman
throughout the out-of-sample period. Therefore, the Libyan government is encouraged
to continue improving
access to family planning services to minimize adverse maternal and child
health outcomes, and promotion of women empowerment and rights.
Country : Zimbabwe
1 Dr. Smartson. P. NYONI2 Tatenda. A. CHIHOHO3 Thabani NYONI
ZICHIRe Project, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
Independent Health Economist, Zimbabwe
SAGIT Innovation Center, Harare, Zimbabwe
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