Statistics South Africa hosts International Population Conference of International Union for Scientific Study of Population, 28 Oct

World Population Scientist descent to Cape Town to consult on population issues to advance policy and development programmes

Discourse and solutions around population issues focusing on world poverty, mortality, life expectancy, policy challenges in Africa, migration and many other population and development issues will be explored at the 28th International Population Conference (IPC) of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) to be held in Cape Town. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will host the conference from 29 October to 4 November 2017 on behalf of the government of South Africa. This event is held every four years and would be the first time that it is coming to sub-Saharan African soil in its 89-year history, following Stats SA successful bidding. .

Statistics South Africa host

President Jacob Zuma will address the gathering of 2 000 population scientists, policymakers, civic organisation and government leaders from 131 countries that will be in attendance. Amongst the dignitaries to deliver welcoming address is the Minister responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the Planning Commission, Mr Jeff Radebe, Dr Anastasia Gage, IUSSP President, Dr Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director and Dr Pali Lehohla, Statistician-General of South Africa and head of Stats SA. Professor Tukufu Zuberi from the University of Pennsylvania will deliver the keynote address.

Source: Government of South Africa

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