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Forecasting Total Fertility Rate in the Central African (CAF) Republic

Abstract

In this research article, the ANN approach was applied to analyze TFR in CAF Republic. 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 CAF Republic. The results of the study indicate that annual total fertility rates in Central Africa Republic are likely to decline over the out-of-sample period. Therefore, the authorities in the CAF Republic should address pertinent challenges being faced by adolescents and young adults in accessing family planning services and fund empowerment programs for women.

Country : Zimbabwe

1 Dr. Smartson. P. NYONI2 Tatenda. A. CHIHOHO3 Thabani NYONI

  1. ZICHIRe Project, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
  2. Independent Health Economist, Zimbabwe
  3. SAGIT Innovation Center, Harare, Zimbabwe

IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2021 pp. 183-186

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2021.508037

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