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Objectives of the program include leveraging the burgeoning population, estimated at 200 million inhabitants in 2022, and to position Africa as a pivotal engine of global demographic growth. Forecasts predict a substantial rise, with projections indicating a population surge to 285 million by 2035, and a staggering 405 million by 2050
The annual steering committee of the SWEDD (Sahel Women’s Empowerment and Demographic Dividend) project concluded with a resolute vision for the upcoming year in Burkina Faso’s capital. Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla, actively took part in the deliberations of the summit organized to harness the demographic potential of the region.
The SWEDD project, which initially encompassed six nations, has now expanded its reach to include a total of 12 countries. Objectives of the program include leveraging the burgeoning population, estimated at 200 million inhabitants in 2022, and to position Africa as a pivotal engine of global demographic growth. Forecasts predict a substantial rise, with projections indicating a population surge to 285 million by 2035, and a staggering 405 million by 2050.
Robert Kargougou, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Health, underscored the significance of this demographic shift. He emphasized the prevalence of youth and women within the demographic landscape of SWEDD countries, presenting both a reservoir of potential and a call to action. Kargougou articulated the imperative of investing in these demographic segments, particularly through robust educational initiatives and comprehensive healthcare services.
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Recognizing the pivotal role of women and young girls in driving societal progress, Kargougou advocated for intensified efforts in nurturing their potential. He stressed that empowering women through education, healthcare, and socio-economic opportunities would not only catalyse development but also pave the way for a more prosperous and equitable future.
