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Utilizing Empirical Evidence to Address Adolescent Fertility in Congo

Smartson. P. NYONIZICHIRe Project, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, ZimbabweThabani NYONIIndependent Researcher & Health Economist, Harare, Zimbabwe

Vol 6 No 12 (2022): Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2022 | Pages: 193-196

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 16-03-2023

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Abstract

This study uses annual time series data on adolescent fertility rate for Congo from 1960 to 2020 to predict future trends of adolescent fertility rate over the period 2021 to 2030. The forecast evaluation criteria of the applied model indicate that the ANN (12, 12, 1) model is stable. The neural network model projections revealed that adolescent fertility will remain very high in the entire forecast period. Therefore, we encourage the Congolese government to implement strategies such as awareness campaigns, promotion of girl child education, promote respect and uphold women’s rights and fund empowerment programs for youths. 

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Smartson. P. NYONI, Thabani NYONI, “Utilizing Empirical Evidence to Address Adolescent Fertility in Congo” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 12, pp 193-196, December 2022. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.612036

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