Rwanda: Dramatic Uptake in Contraceptive Use Spurs Unprecedented Fertility Decline

This post is the first in a series profiling the process of building political commitment in countries whose governments have made strong investments in family planning. With over 400 people per square kilometer, the highest rate on the African mainland, population density is perhaps the most widely-discussed factor of Rwanda’s demography. Some scholars, notably Jared … Continue reading Rwanda: Dramatic Uptake in Contraceptive Use Spurs Unprecedented Fertility Decline