This training activity is aimed at strengthening national capacity in demography and population statistics, including data collection and analysis, and will help the staff of the Committee to collect and analyze data with focus on reproductive health and demographic indicators, and use it in preparation of socio-economic development strategies.

“UNFPAs work on population is central to the goals of the international community to achieve sustainable development. Population dynamics, including growth rates, age structure, fertility and mortality, migration and more, influence every aspect of human, social and economic development. Other core areas of UNFPAs work - including reproductive health and women’s empowerment -- powerfully influence population trends,” - noted Mr. Fuad Aliev, UNFPA Assistant Representative. “This training programme is part of UNFPA’s support to provide tools to the Government to create and manage effective development policies and address both - current and future needs.”