Highlights:
1. The peace process in Nepal, which began in 2006 and ended a decade-long civil conflict,
is gradually moving forward. The Constituent Assembly elected in May 2008 declared Nepal a federal republic. The Assembly is expected to promulgate a new constitution in 2012.
2. The peace process in Nepal, which began in 2006 and ended a decade-long civil conflict,
is gradually moving forward. The Constituent Assembly elected in May 2008 declared Nepal a federal republic. The Assembly is expected to promulgate a new constitution in 2012.
3. Nepal has made notable progress towards Millennium Development Goal target 5a, which
focuses on reducing maternal mortality. The maternal mortality ratio (229 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births) is on course to meet the Millennium Development Goal target. Skilled attendants are present at 36 per cent of births, and 58 per cent of mothers receive antenatal care.
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Publisher:
UNFPA
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Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster
in English
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Keywords:
YOUTH, POPULATION, DEMOGRAPHY, POVERTY, HEALTH, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, SEX EDUCATION, EDUCATION, GENDER EQUALITY, REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, POPULATION DYNAMICS, WOMEN, CHILDREN, MATERNAL MORTALITY, CASTE, ETHINICITY, ADOLESCENTS, HIV\AIDS, VIOLENCE, CHILD MARRIAGE, POVERTY MITIGATION, PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING, DEVELOPMENT
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Thematic Group: UNFPA
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Population studies
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Thesaurus:
14.05.04
- Welfare And Social Services
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