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Population Ageing in Sri Lanka & its Policy Implications (G2G-4)

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Understanding the need to focus on the demographic shift in age, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) jointly published a Thematic Report on ‘Ageing Population of Sri Lanka: Emerging Issues, Needs, and Policy Implications’. The report was authored by Dr. Sunethra Perera, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Demography at the University of Colombo
The fourth G2G Dialogue was based on this Thematic Report, and was held on 6 October 2017, coinciding with the International Day for Older Persons.
This post-brief document, provides a snapshot of the discussions of the fourth G2G Dialogue and provides policy points that can assist in evidence-based policy making.

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Country Programme Document - Sri Lanka (2018-2022)

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The Country Programme Document outlines the United Nations Population Fund's mandate and scope of work for the five year period from 2018-2022.

The document has been cleared by the Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs.

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Ageing Population in Sri Lanka

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This thematic report on the ageing population of Sri Lanka is part of a series of reports that the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, has produced in partnership with the Department of Census and Statistics. These reports are based on the 2012 Census on Population and Housing and provide comprehensive analyses on important aspects of Sri Lanka’s population dynamics.

Population projections show that the proportion of Sri Lankans above the age of 60 years will increase from 14% in 2017 to 22% by the year 2037. With such a rapidly ageing population in Sri Lanka, it is imperative for policy makers to ensure that social and economic institutions in the county are ready to face the challenges ahead.

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National Family Planning Programme Review 2017

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Sri Lanka has a long history with regard to family planning and maternal care. Since the introduction of the National Family Planning Programme (NFPP) in 1965, there has been considerable progress in providing a wide array of family planning services.

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the nature of Family Planning practices over the years. The objectives of the review are to conduct an assessment of existing services, identify current needs, determine the gaps in existing services, and provide recommendations to address these gaps.

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