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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
In this research article, the ANN approach was
applied to analyze TFR in Colombia. 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 Colombia. The
results of the study indicate that annual total fertility rates in Colombia are
likely to be around 2.2 births per woman in most of the out-of-sample period.
Therefore, the government should continue addressing adolescent and young adult
challenges in accessing Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services and continue
funding women empowerment programs.
Country : Zimbabwe
IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2021 pp. 203-206