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Adding it Up The Benefits of Investing In Sexual and Reproductive Health Care This new report jointly published by The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, makes the case for increased funding for sexual and reproductive health services-particularly in resource-poor countries-by illustrating the unusually broad societal and individual impact of investments in sexual and reproductive health. Year of publication: 2004

Achieving the Millennium Development Goals Population and Reproductive Health as Critical Determinants -- Population and Development Strategies #10 The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), arising from the Millennium Summit in September 2000, are the overarching development objectives of the international community. The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) goal of universal access to quality reproductive health services by 2015 is not one of the MDGs. Yet as this publication demonstrates, it is essential for meeting the MDGs. The attainment of reproductive health and reproductive rights are fundamental for development, for fighting poverty and for meeting the MDG targets. Conversely, reproductive ill-health undermines development by, inter alia, diminishing the quality of women's lives, weakening and, in extreme cases, killing poor women of prime ages, and placing heavy burdens on families and communities. This publication shows by means of analytical graphics, the fundamental importance of addressing population and reproductive health for achieving the MDGs. Year of publication: 2003

Communication for Development Roundtable Report Focus on HIV/AIDS Communication and Evaluation This new publication summarizes discussions from the Eighth Roundtable on Communication for Development Roundtable (Managua, 2001) on strategies to meet the urgent challenge of HIV/AIDS. It highlights communications that address the needs of young people, use of community media, and community mobilization to tackle gender- based violence and discrimination. It also presents communications models and applications from the field, along with lessons learned. A CD-ROM companion features all presentations and related documentation. For related materials, please visit the Communication Initiative website. Year of publication: 2003

Counting the People: Constraining Census Costs and Assessing Alternative Approaches Population and Development Strategies #7 The papers in this report are based on an edited selection of presentations made at two meetings on population censuses. The first was the UNFPA/PARIS21 International Expert Group Meeting on Mechanisms for Ensuring Continuity of 10-Year Population Censuses: Strategies for Reducing Census Costs held in Pretoria on 26-29 November 2001 and the second meeting was a UNFPA In-House Capacity Building Workshop on Population Censuses: New Directions and Cost Saving Strategies held in Princeton, New Jersey on 21-23 October 2002. Year of publication: 2003

Country Profiles for Population and Reproductive Health Policy Development and Indicators 2003 In 1995, UNFPA published Resource Requirements for Population and Reproductive Health Programmes: Programme Country Profiles for Population Assistance. The current publication is an updated version of that volume, with a greater emphasis on policy and institutional commitments and a broader range of socio-economic, gender, demographic and health indicators. The expanded range of indicators reflects the priorities identified in the five-year review of the Programme of Action and the perspectives from the other international conferences of the 1990s that culminated in the Millennium Summit. Attention is also given to differences within countries. Indicators for ICPD and MDGs are identified by special symbols. Country Profiles for Population and Reproductive Health will be published every two years with updated policy descriptions and indicators. The information is also available on the UNFPA web site (http://www.unfpa.org/profile), where it will be updated annually. Internet technology allows users to display comparisons between countries as well. A CD-ROM is also available with search and comparison capabilities. (see ordering information) Year of publication: 2003

Emergency Obstetric Care -- Checklist for Planners Emergency obstetric care is the cornerstone of UNFPA's efforts to improve pregnancy outcomes. This six-panel checklist is designed to help programme planners and managers monitor elements that are critical to providing a high quality of emergency obstetric care. Year of publication: 2003

Enlisting the Armed Forces to Protect Reproductive Health and Rights: Lessons from Nine Countries Taking advantage of the considerable organizational and human resources of military institutions to protect reproductive health and rights is emerging as a powerful strategy in both peacetime and conflict situations. For decades, UNFPA has worked with the military sector to reach out to men with information, education and services on family life and family planning. This experience is now being applied to a wider spectrum of reproductive and sexual health concerns, including maternal health, HIV/AIDS prevention and reduction of gender-based violence. This digital document offers lessons learned from reproductive health projects in nine different military organizations. Send comments to: cohen@unfpa.org Request CD ROMs to: conte@unfpa.org Year of publication: 2003

Essential Drugs and other Commodities for Reproductive Health Services This publication is a draft discussion document issued jointly by WHO and UNFPA as an interim internal guidance and to solicit comments and suggestions for its further development. This document is intended for people involved in planning and implementing Reproductive Health (RH) programmes, including programme managers and development assistance agencies and organizations. UNFPA Country Offices should use this listing as a guide regarding which essential RH commodities are necessary to implement quality RH services. Governments and other agencies may also find the listing useful in deciding what RH commodities are necessary at both primary and first referral levels. Year of publication: 2003

Financial Resource Flows for Population Activities in 2001 Financial Resource Flows for Population Activities in 2001, monitors progress towards achievement of the financial targets agreed in Cairo at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development, ICPD. This report provides information on donor assistance and domestic expenditures for population activities, including reproductive health services, family planning services, STD/HIV/AIDS activities, and basic research, data and population and development policy analysis. The Financial Resources Flows for Population Project (RF)is a collaboration between UNFPA, UNAIDS and NIDI to establish a refined annual data collection, monitoring, and information dissemination system on global financial flows for population activities. Year of publication: 2003

Global Population and Water Access and Sustainability In the Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Governments were committed to achieving the internationally agreed development goals, including those contained in the United Nations Millennium Declaration. As a means to further support efforts to eradicate poverty, they agreed to halve by the year 2015 the proportion of people who do not have access to basic sanitation, as well as the proportion of people who are unable to reach or to afford safe drinking water. The Population and Development Branch, TSD, prepared this report as a contribution to the dialogue that recently took place at the Third World Water Forum held in Kyoto, Japan, and covers the population, gender and health dimensions related to the ongoing debate on water resources. Year of publication: 2003

It Takes 2 Partnering with Men in Reproductive and Sexual Health Partnering with men is emerging as an important strategy for improving reproductive health. This new publication offers guidance on effective and gender-sensitive ways to engage men in the reproductive and sexual health of themselves and their partners. It includes examples of successful strategies and programming as well as lessons learned. A checklist summarizing key points makes this programme advisory note an especially useful tool for both designing and evaluating projects. Year of publication: 2003

Making Safe Motherhood a Reality in West Africa Using Indicators to Programme for Results For too long, efforts to reduce maternal mortality stalled, in part because the facts underlying the problem --and the best strategies to address it --were poorly understood. This report documents UNFPA's efforts to address maternal mortality using a strategic and practical evidence-based approach in a region where data has been scarce,and where too many women have died. Increasing access to emergency obstetric care is central to this approach. Year of publication: 2003

Maternal Mortality Update 2002 A Focus on Emergency Obstetric Care Every minute a woman dies from lack of life-saving emergency obstetric care. Addressing this need is the centrepiece of UNFPA's efforts to make motherhood safer. The new Maternal Mortality Update explains the critical importance of timely medical interventions hen complications develop -- as they do in more than 5 per cent of all deliveries. It also documents UNFPA's efforts to reduce maternal mortality throughout the developing world. Year of publication: 2003

Obstetric Fistula Needs Assessment Findings from Nine African Countries UNFPA partnered with EngenderHealth to conduct a first-ever study on the occurrence of fistula in nine countries in sub-Saharan Africa (Benin, Chad, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia). The report offers a glimpse of the issue as seen through the eyes of clients who seek services and professional health workers in 35 hospitals where fistula is treated. It highlights the urgent need for equipment, skilled medical staff and surgical supplies in order to meet the high demand for care. Access and download the report by sections in different languages. Year of publication: 2003

Population and Poverty: Achieving Equity, Equality and Sustainability Poverty has taken centre stage in development ever since it was raised as a priority global issue in the International Conferences in the 1990s and culminating in the Millennium Summit in September 2000 when world leaders pledged to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including the overarching goal of cutting poverty in half by 2015. The United Nations has been given an important role in ensuring integrated and coordinated assistance to developing countries in their efforts to reduce poverty and in their pursuit of the MDGs. In this respect, UNFPA can play an important part in helping to achieve poverty reduction given the many links between poverty on one hand and population dynamics and structure, reproductive health, and women?s empowerment on the other, as discussed widely in this report. This report is based on an edited selection of presentations made at the Consultation organized by UNFPA in Princeton, New Jersey during September 30 ? October 2, 2002 to discuss the linkages between population, reproductive health, gender and poverty. The report reflects current thinking on the on-going dialogue on the above themes. Year of publication: 2003

Preventing HIV Infection, Promoting Reproductive Health UNFPA Response 2003 Previously known as AIDS Update, this is the 12th annual publication to provide information about actions taken by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, to prevent HIV infection. UNFPA has worked to improve reproductive health for more than 30 years; never has the need been more urgent. UNFPA is at the forefront of international prevention efforts, integrating HIV prevention throughout all reproductive health services. Young people, especially if poor, are at great risk: nearly half of all new infections occur between the ages of 15 and 24. UNFPA supports programmes that provide the knowledge, skills and services young people need in order to protect their reproductive health and prevent HIV infection. Year of publication: 2003

Preventing HIV/AIDS among Adolescents through Integrated Communication Programming Preventing HIV/AIDS among adolescents is a challenging task that touches upon several controversial policy and cultural issues. Nevertheless, it is an absolutely crucial task, as more and more young people are being infected with the deadly virus each day. As several countries have shown, effective prevention programming includes integrating advocacy, behaviour change communication and educational strategies with other policy and service components. This manual focuses on HIV prevention throughintegrated communication programming that blends advocacy, behaviour change communication and education interventions. Year of publication: 2003

Strengthened Partnerships among Local FM and Community Radio Networks and RH Agencies on HIV/AIDS This interactive CD-ROM presents all materials developed for and discussed during two pilot regional training workshops in Africa and Asia in 2003. During the workshops, managers learned how to use entertainment-education methodologies to produce radio serial dramas that are culturally sensitive and research-based. The aim is to use this popular medium more effectively to reduce risky behaviour and prevent HIV/AIDS. The workshops were organized by UNFPA and the Population Media Center (PMC). Send feedback to cohen@unfpa.org Request copies from conte@unfpa.org Year of publication: 2003

The Donor Support for Contraceptives and Condoms for STI/HIV Prevention 2001 The Donor Support for Contraceptives and Condoms for STI/HIV Prevention 2001 report was prepared by analyzing information from the database on donor support for RH commodities maintained by the Commodity Management Unit (CMU) of the Technical Support Division (TSD). This publication contains country-specific information reported by donors on the type, quantity and the total cost of contraceptives they provided to RH programmes in developing countries in 2001. This report, the latest in a series of reports, is being used for contraceptive supply planning, advocacy and resource mobilization. The report is especially useful to illustrate commodity shortfalls and changes in funding by donor and country. Year of publication: 2003

The Impact of HIV/AIDS A Population and Development Perspective Globally, the are about 42 million people living with HIV/AIDS and no major region of the world escapes the pandemic?s invasive presence. However, by far the greatest proportions are concentrated in the developing world where more than 95 percent of cases are located. The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) address the major issues of our time, including halting and reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS. The new publication by UNFPA entitled The Impact of HIV/AIDS: A Population and Development Perspective focuses explicitly on the relationship between the pandemic, population and development. It shows that the spread of HIV/AIDS is setting back progress towards the MDGs and, in some settings, increasing poverty. Year of publication: 2003

The Second Meeting of the Working Group for the Prevention and Treatment of Obstetric Fistula Addis Ababa -- 30 Ocotber - 1 November 2002 UNFPA leads a coalition of organizations committed to the prevention and treatment of fistula, an isolating disability that results from unrelieved obstructed labour. This report, from the second meeting of the working group, documents the considerable progress that has been made in bringing fistula to wider attention, in collecting data about it, and in developing strategies to end fistula in the developing world, just as it has been virtually eliminated in industrialized countries. Year of publication: 2003

Communication/Behavior Change Tools Number 2: Effectively Using Hotlines for BCC in Population and RH Communication/Behavior Change Tools Number 2: Effectively Using Hotlines for BCC in Population and RH This programming brief provides definition, aims of hotlines for behaviour change in population and reproductive health and highlights the key programming elements to consider. It also documents a few UNFPA?s experiences in integrating hotlines in its programmes. Hotlines are innovative behaviour change tools to maximize information, counseling and services that can be applied to a variety of UNFPA thematic initiatives such as Humanitarian Response, elimination of gender violence, reduction of maternal mortality, HIV/ AIDS, Sexuality education, legal advice and literacy. Year of publication: 2002

Communication/Behaviour Change Tools Number 1: Entertainment-Education To make a positive difference on attitudes and behaviour on reproductive health and gender issues, quality entertainment-education programmes involve careful planning, monitoring and evaluation. Especially key to success is the timely use of socio-cultural research and evaluation at various stages of the programme planning sequence. The note defines entertainment-education (EE), addresses its relevance to UNFPA thematic priorities, discusses key programming elements, describes experiences-to-date, lists key lessons learned, and points to a number of useful resources (references and web-based resources). Year of publication: 2002

HIV/AIDS Prevention Guidance for Reproductive Health Professionals in Developing-Country Settings This document is designed to provide an overview of the issues of HIV/AIDS, challenges, and opportunities around integrating a broad range of HIV/AIDS interventions into existing reproductive and sexual health programs and services, and to provide some practical examples of interventions that have been successful. Year of publication: 2002

Impact of Armed Conflict on Women and Girls A UNFPA Strategy for Gender Mainstreaming in Areas of Conflict and Reconstruction A report from the consultative meeting held in Bratislava, Slovakia, on 13-15 November 2001. The purpose of the meeting was twofold: first, to examine and explore the impact of armed conflict on women and girls; and, second, to formulate strategies and tools to ensure that reproductive health programmes accurately reflect this population's needs, specifically by addressing them through a comprehensive, gender-sensitive approach. Year of publication: 2002

Population Ageing and Development Operational Challenges In Developing Countries UNFPA's focus in the area of population ageing is guided by the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), the recommendations of ICPD+5, the goals of the Millennium Declaration and the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing adopted at the 2nd World Assembly on Ageing. UNFPA supports the implementation of the Plan at the global, regional and national levels. This report, Population Ageing and Development: Operational Challenges in Developing Countries, part of the Population and Development Series (#5), documents the Fund's collaboration in a number of initiatives in the area of population, ageing and development, with information sourced from the Fund's country and inter-country programmes. Year of publication: 2002

Population Ageing and Development Social, Health and Gender Issues A special report from the Expert Group Meeting on Population Ageing and Development. Population ageing has become one of the most significant demographic processes of modern times. An inevitable consequence of the demographic transition and the shift to lower fertility and reduced mortality, the ageing of the world?s population has many countries facing unprecedented numbers and proportions of older persons. As part of the preparatory activities leading up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing, UNFPA convened, in collaboration with the United Nations Programme on Ageing, AARP and HelpAge International. This publication provides a summary of the papers presented and the discussions, along with the meeting?s conclusions and recommendations. Year of publication: 2002

Population and Housing Censuses Strategies for Reducing Costs UNFPA, in partnership with the PARIS21 Census Task Team, and with additional support provided by EUROSTAT and the United States Bureau of the Census, organised an international conference to review budgetary and funding issues related to conducting censuses so as to try to ensure stability in the future funding of cost-effective censuses. The UNFPA/PARIS21 International Expert Group Meeting on Mechanisms for Ensuring Continuity of 10-Year Population Censuses: Strategies for Reducing Census Costs was held in Pretoria, on 26-29 November 2001 and hosted by the Government of South Africa. This report contains a summary of the papers presented and their discussions, along with the conclusions, recommendations and next steps adopted by all participants on the final day of the meeting. Year of publication: 2002

Reproductive Health and Employment Implications for Young People Almost all United Nations global conferences in the last decade have recognized that youth unemployment is a growing problem that needs to be addressed, and that placing youth at the centre of the development agenda is a key to sustainable development. This publication provides a brief overview of how youth unemployment, especially among girls, is linked to problems of poverty, ill health, and illiteracy. Year of publication: 2002

Situations and Voices The Older Poor and Excluded in South Africa and India Population ageing is increasingly becoming an issue for concern throughout the world, and particularly in less developed countries where the growth of the older population is ever more rapid. In order to sharpen international focus on some of the key operational challenges faced by older people today, in early 2001 UNFPA commissioned a pilot study in South Africa and India. The study methodology entailed a literature review, including an analysis of the socio-cultural factors affecting older people, and a participatory assessment of how older persons perceive their lives. This publication contains the main findings of the study. Year of publication: 2002

Strategic Guidance on HIV Prevention As one of the eight cosponsors of UNAIDS (the other cosponsors being UNICEF, UNDP, UNDCP, UNESCO, ILO, WHO and World Bank), UNFPA chairs Theme Groups in many countries and supports HIV-prevention interventions in almost all of its country programmes. To maximize its response and to strengthen coordinated activities with other partners, it is critical for staff at every level to have a common understanding of the Fund?s policies and strategic priorities. The aim of this document is to provide such guidance to staff, delineating the niche in which UNFPA as an organization has a definite comparative advantage in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, especially at the country level. Year of publication: 2002

Strengthen Partnerships among Local FM Radio Networks and Reproductive Health Agencies on HIV/AIDS A Review of the Effectiveness of Local FM Radio in Promoting Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Gender Equity This paper provides an overview of how local FM radio has been used around the world to promote health and development goals. It is intended to inform UNFPA Country Representatives of the potential use of local and community radio to achieve UNFPA objectives worldwide, including HIV prevention. It also contains examples of current UNFPA-funded initiatives. Year of publication: 2002

Women War Peace The Independent Experts' Assessment Commissioned by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), this colorful book examines the progress made in implementing the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. The report - prepared by two independent experts, with support from UNFPA - highlights the prevalence of violence against women before, during and after armed conflicts. The experts based their findings on firsthand data and testimonies collected during visits to East Timor, Cambodia, the Balkans, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Colombia, Africa's Great Lakes region, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. See Executive Summary Year of publication: 2002

Women War Peace - Executive Summary Summary of the publication Women War Peace. Year of publication: 2002

A Practical Approach to Gender-Based Violence A Programme Guide for Health Care Providers and Managers This publication contains practical steps needed to integrate measures on gender based violence into reproductive health facilities. It is also meant to help a wider range of readers to understand the connections between reproductive and sexual health and violence. While the Programme Guide is targeting primarily health service providers, it can also be used as a reference guide for advocacy purposes or to undertake other activities in this area. Year of publication: 2001

Population, Environment and Poverty Linkages Operational Challenges This new report provides an overview of the complex interrelations between population, the environment and poverty and the operational challenges they engender. The report documents UNFPA support for a number of programme initiatives in this area, and concludes that in order to achieve the mutually reinforcing UNCED and ICPD goals, now mainstreamed in the Millennium Declaration, actions are required by both developed and developing countries. Year of publication: 2001

Recommendations from the Expert Group Meeting: "Application of Human Rights to Reproductive and Sexual Health" The meeting examined, in particular, three issues of considerable importance to sexual and reproductive health, in order to assess the impact of clinical services, health systems and other underlying social, economic, legal and political factors on the enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health and rights, and to identify the positive measures which States are required to take under relevant treaty provisions to ensure the enjoyment of those rights. The three areas were unsafe abortion, adolescents' access to sexual and reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS. The recommendations for action are grouped into three main areas : advocacy, information gathering and reporting process, and national level implementation. Year of publication: 2001

Report on the Meeting for the Prevention & Treatment of Obstetric Fistula London -- 2001 This report reviews the first meeting of international fistula experts in London in July 2001, which launched this initiative and focused on concrete actions to alleviate the suffering of affected women. It is our sincerest hope that together we can work to make fistula as rare in Africa and in all developing countries as it is in the industrialized world. We know that new partners will join us in this worthwhile initiative. Year of publication: 2001

Reproductive Health for Communities in Crisis UNFPA Emergency Response Wars or natural disasters deprive people of life-saving reproductive health information and services. This advocacy booklet details UNFPA's work with global partners to respond to the reproductive health needs of refugees and internally displaced persons in crisis situations around the world: providing services to address complications of pregnancy and delivery, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS, adolescent health, violence against women, and access to condoms and other contraceptives. Year of publication: 2001

Strategic Options for HIV/AIDS Advocacy in Africa Report of the Joint UNFPA-UNAIDS HIV/AIDS Advocacy Mission to Africa This report documents advocacy efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS, identifies major issues that still need to be tackled, and describes what partnerships at various levels can do to improve African responses to HIV/AIDS. The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), sponsored the fact-finding mission to six African countries on which this report is based and provided support for printing and distribution, as a contribution to scaling up advocacy against AIDS on the African continent. Year of publication: 2001

Global Estimates of Contraceptive Commodities and Condoms for STI/HIV Prevention 2000-2015 Technical Report As a prerequisite to success, developing countries must have access to a ready supply of quality reproductive health commodities. To meet the urgent needs that have arisen in some countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, the UNFPA Commodity Management Unit has prepared global estimates of contraceptives and condoms for STI/HIV prevention programmes based on certain hypotheses and assumptions that will be validated once accurate information is made available. Year of publication: 2000

Maternal Mortality in 2000: Estimates Developed by WHO, UNICEF and UNFPA The document opens by summarising the complexity involved in measuring maternal mortality and the reasons why such measurement is subject to uncertainty, particularly when it comes to monitoring progress. Subsequently, the rationale for the development of estimates of maternal mortality is presented along with a description of the process through which this was accomplished for the year 2000. This is followed by an analysis and interpretation of the results, pointing out some of the pitfalls that may be encountered in attempting to use the estimates to draw conclusions about trends. The final part of the document presents a summary of the kind of information needed to build a fuller understanding of both the levels and trends in maternal mortality and the interventions needed to achieve sustained reductions in the coming few years. Year of publication: 2000

Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination by 2005 Strategies for Achieving and Maintaining Elimination These guidelines describe the strategies for achieving elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus by the year 2005 and, once elimination is achieved, for maintaining it. They are intended for public health managers at the national and distric levels in countries that have not yet reached the goal and for the organizations that provide them with technical assistance. They will also be useful for development partners that are planning financial or other support. Year of publication: 2000

Partnering: A New Approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health Technical Paper Number 3 "Partnering" shows how a global consensus is emerging on how to scale up successful programmes that involve men without diverting scarce resources from women?s health. In fact, men are more and more taking ownership of mobilization and advocacy for the emergence of a more gender equitable young man. Year of publication: 2000

Report of the UNFPA Workshop on Sector-Wide Approaches (SWAps) The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with the financial and technical assistance of DFID and ICDA, organized a Workshop on Sector-Wide Approaches (SWAps) at its New York headquarters from 12-13 October 2000. The primary objective of the workshop was to enable UNFPA and other participating institutions to learn more about critical issues related in the planning and implementation of sector-wide approaches (SWAps) focusing on the health sector. The knowledge acquired would assist them in fine tuning their responses to this increasingly popular approach, and in laying the groundwork for harmonizing such responses. This objective was to be achieved through exchange of experiences with representatives of programme country governments implementing SWAps in the health sector and official of multi-lateral and bi-lateral development agencies. Year of publication: 2000

AIDS Update This publication provides information on UNFPA supported HIV/AIDS prevention activities at country, regional and interregional levels. Year of publication: 1999

Maternal Mortality Update 1998-1999 This Maternal Mortality Update highlights assistance provided by UNFPA in 1998 and 1999 in 89 countries. In many countries, this assistance built upon and expanded the scope of MM prevention activities the Fund supported in previous years. The precise level of UNFPA financial support for maternal mortality prevention activities is difficult to measure since in most countries is an integral part of reproductive health services and information. However, a review of expenditure data for 1998-99 gives an estimate of UNFPA support for MM prevention in of US$ 108.4 million. Of the estimated US$ 108.4 million, about US$ 105 million was spent at the country level and US$ 3.4 million at the regional and inter-regional levels. Year of publication: 1999

Report of the UNFPA 1998 Field Inquiry Progress on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action From June through August 1998, UNFPA conducted a global Field Inquiry of developing and developed countries as part of a five-year review of the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action (PoA) adopted at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in 1994. The Inquiry focused on the operational dimensions of population and reproductive health programmes and was designed to assess what progress countries had made since the ICPD and what obstacles they are facing. One hundred and fourteen responses were received from developing countries and those with economies in transition, and 18 developed countries reported their experiences. Year of publication: 1999

Reproductive Health in Refugee Situations An Inter-Agency Field Manual The result of a collaborative effort by UN agencies, governmental and non-governmental organizations and tested extensively in the field, this practical manual supports the delivery of quality reproductive health services. The manual can be adapted to suit the particular circumstances and requirements of each refugee situation, using technical standards set by the World Health Organization. Year of publication: 1999

The Role of the Logistics Manager in Contraceptive Procurement The purpose of this new guidebook is to provide a brief checklist of essential actions to help logistics managers worldwide ensure that service programmes always have adequate supplies of contraceptives and other products that they need for clients. The guidebook begins with an overview of the resupply systems that logistics managers must direct; it elaborates the actions that would ensure that each stage of the resupply process is completed before initiating actions that depend upon the completion of previous tasks; and it includes a list of the principal sources of technical information with which the logistics manager should be familiar. Year of publication: 1999

The UNFPA Private-Sector Initiative Exploring ways to facilitate Cooperation between Governments and the Commercial Sector to Expand Access to RH Commodities This technical report has been prepared by the Technical Branch of UNFPA?s Technical and Policy Division (TPD). It presents some of the recent experience of UNFPA and others in expanding cooperation with the private sector for the provision of reproductive health services and commodities. Year of publication: 1999

Expert Consultation on Operationalizing Advocacy in Support of Population and Development Programmes Lessons Learned - Technical Report Number 44 This Technical Report reviews the experiences and lessons learned of technical experts using advocacy for population and development after the ICPD at country level. It aims at learning strategies that work, with a view to providing practical guidance for country programmes. It touches upon four key areas: policy advocacy, media advocacy, organizing partnerships, and capacity building in advocacy. The Report discusses advocacy priorities for UNFPA and strategies that need to be utilized. Year of publication: 1998

International Seminar on ICPD Advocacy in the Global Information and Knowledge Management Age Technical Report Number 47 Technical Report on the use of ICTs in selected inter country, regional and country experiences. It also looks at innovative uses to raise awareness, use for advocacy and as well as future strategies for population donors, lessons learned and recommendations. Year of publication: 1998

Reducing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Programme Advisory Note No. 5 UNFPA programmes of assistance are based on the agreed-upon goals and objectives of the ICPD Programme of Action for the next 20 years. Reduction of maternal mortality is, therefore, one of the indicators by which the success of reproductive health programmes will be judged. This Note is intended as a source of practical information based on evaluation and research activities, to guide the implementation of activities to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in the context of reproductive health programmes. Year of publication: 1998

Report of the International Workshop on Population-Poverty-Environment Linkages: Key Results and Policy Actions The workshop, held in Gland, Switzerland, 23-25 September 1998, brought together policy makers, population-environment experts, NGO representatives, community development fieldworkers, and senior representatives from UNFPA, the United Nations Environment Programme, IUCN?The World Conservation Union, and the Government of Norway. The workshop sought to evaluate the overall impact on population-poverty-environment-related issues of the follow-up to several global conferences of the 1990s, including the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, the International Conference on Population and Development, the Fourth World Conference on Women, and the World Summit for Social Development. This report provides an overview of workshop proceedings. It presents what is known about population-poverty-environment linkages and what is being done, describes tools and techniques to understand linkages and make better decisions, and presents recommendations for further action. Year of publication: 1998

Guidelines for Monitoring the Availability and Use of Obstetric Services Direct measurements of maternal mortality rates and ratios are complex and subject to large margins or error. These guidelines provide an alternative approach to monitoring progress in addressing maternal mortality: they present a series of 'process indicators' that assess the availability, use and quality obstetric services. Aimed at a professional audience, the document also provides guidance on data collection and interpretation. Published by UNICEF in collaboration with UNFPA and WHO. Year of publication: 1997

Framework of Selected Indicators Technical Report Number 33 This report provides a framework of indicators that may be used to evaluate population education in schools. It is intended to be used, not as a comprehensive evaluation, but rather as a framework for researchers/project staff to use as reference for adaptation. It also includes a sample questionnaire. Year of publication: 1996

Maternal Mortality in 1995 Estimates developed by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA The document opens by summarizing the complexity involved in measuring maternal mortality and the reasons why such measurement is subject to uncertainty, particularly when it comes to monitoring progress. Subsequently, the rationale for the development of 1995 estimates of maternal mortality is presented along with a description of the process through which this was accomplished. This is followed by an analysis and interpretation of the results, comparing them to the 1990 estimates developed by WHO and UNICEF and describing some of the difficulties that such comparisons involve. The final parts of the document present a review of progress in maternal mortality reduction accomplished over the past few years followed by a summary of the kind of information needed to build a fuller understanding of both the levels and trends in maternal mortality and the interventions needed to achieve sustained reductions in the coming few years. Year of publication: 1995

Developing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Strategies for Population Programmes Technical Paper Number 1 A UNFPA Technical Report that introduces the concept of IEC and strategies and describes a step by-step methodology for the development of effective research-based behaviour change communication strategies for programmes working in the areas of RH, population and development and gender equity. Year of publication: 1993

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