The U.N. Population Fund: Background and the U.S. Funding Debate

Abstract

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), established in 1969, is the world's largest source of population and reproductive health programs and the principal unit within the United Nations for global population issues. In 2006, the organization provided services in some 154 developing and transition countries, with funds totaling $605.5 million, drawn exclusively from voluntary contributions made by 180 nations and some foundations. The United States, with strong support from Congress, was an important actor in the launch of UNFPA in 1969. During the mid-to-late 1960s, Congress began to express heightened concern over the impact of rapid population growth on development prospects in poor countries. In 1967, Congress earmarked funds for population assistance programs, urging the United States to channel family planning resources through the United Nations and other international organizations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 2008
Accession Number
ADA485873

Entities

People

  • Luisa Blanchfield

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Congress
  • Data Processing Equipment
  • Department Of State
  • Education
  • Families (Human)
  • Foreign Aid
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Language
  • Law
  • Processing Equipment
  • United Nations
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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