Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
In
this research paper, the ANN approach was applied to analyze TFR in Somalia.
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 Somalia. The results of the study indicate that annual total
fertility rates in Somalia are likely to
remain around 6 births per woman over the out-of-sample period. Therefore, the government of Somalia should focus on creating
demand for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, address challenges
encountered by adolescents and young adults when seeking family planning
services and scale up women empowerment program activities.
Country : Zimbabwe
IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2021 pp. 343-346