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Detecting Future Trends of Adolescent Fertility for Burundi Using the Double Exponential Smoothing Technique

Abstract

This research article uses annual time series data of adolescent fertility rate for Burundi from 1960 to 2020 to predict future trends of adolescent fertility rate over the period 2021 to 2030. The study utilizes Holt’s linear exponential smoothing model. The optimal values of smoothing constants α and β are0.9 and0.1 respectively based on minimum MSE. The results of the study indicate that annual adolescent fertility will continue to decline throughout the out of sample period. Therefore, we encourage authorities in Burundi to strictly enforce laws that protect sexual and reproductive health rights of women and girls, promote girl child education and fund empowerment programs for youths to increase their labor participation. 

Country : Zimbabwe

1 Smartson. P. NYONI2 Thabani NYONI

  1. ZICHIRe Project, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
  2. Independent Researcher & Health Economist, Harare, Zimbabwe

IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2022 pp. 148-152

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.612027

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