[An analytical approach to migration using data from population censuses in francophone Africa south of the Sahara: the case of Cameroon]. / Approche analytique du phenomene migratoire a partir des donnees issues de recensement demographique en Afrique francophone au sud du Sahara: le cas du Cameroun.

PIP: Using the Cameroon census of April 1987, the authors outline the basics of the study of recent internal migration using censal data. Particular attention is given to the value of such data for studying the socioeconomic characteristics of migrants, the most recent migrations, and for predicting future trends.^ieng

[Some thoughts on the development and implementation of a publication plan for results from a population census]. / Elements de reflexion sur l'elaboration et la mise en oeuvre d'un plan de publication des resultats d'un recensement de population.

PIP: The authors assert that the main problem with the 1980 census round in Sub-Saharan Africa was a failure to adequately deliver census results. Their proposal to overcome this fault includes a strategy to plan and implement an effective program supporting the publication of census results. An example from the 1976 Cameroon census is provided.^ieng

[Population policies and state intervention: concepts, definitions, objectives, domains, and means of intervention]. / Politiques de population et intervention de l'etat: concepts, definitions, objectifs, domaines et moyens d'intervention.

PIP: This work reviews the objectives and characteristics of state population policies and interventions, with particular relevance to sub-Saharan Africa. Interactions between population and development have only recently assumed significance as a topic of research and policy; there is growing awareness especially in Africa that the demographic variable must be integrated into development policies. To date, however, actual progress in this regard has been limited to adoption of maternal-child health programs almost everywhere and primary health care programs in most countries. Family planning programs have been emerging in a few more advanced countries. The work begins by placing demographic growth in Africa in the context of the demographic transition and discussing the messages of the 1974 and 1984 World Population Conferences. This is followed by a discussion of the need to integrate demographic aspects into development planning and an outline of the process for doing so. Different definitions of population policy are examined and compares as to objectives, areas of coverage, content, and evaluation. The objectives of population interventions are then discussed and different types of interventions are identified, using the examples of fertility and infant and child mortality.^ieng