Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
In
this research article, the ANN approach was applied to analyze TFR in Namibia.
The employed annual data covers the period 1960-2018 and the out-of-sample
period ranges over the period 2019-2030. The residuals and forecast evaluation
criteria (Error, MSE and MAE) of the applied model indicate that the model is
stable in forecasting TFR in Namibia. The results of the study indicate that annual total
fertility rates in Namibia are likely to
remain around 3.4 births per woman over the out-of-sample period. Therefore, the Namibian government is encouraged
to focus
on addressing challenges being faced by adolescents and young adults in
accessing sexual and reproductive (SRH) services
and to channel more resources towards women empowerment program activities.
Country : Zimbabwe
IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2021 pp. 327-330