About the Journal
The Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is a biannual, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, commentaries, letters, and case studies on topics related to the disciplines represented by the Union for African Population Studies. These disciplines include demography, population studies, public health, epidemiology, social statistics, population geography, development studies, economics and other social sciences that deal with population and development interrelationships that are unique and relevant to Africa and global audience.
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Current Issue
This special issue features papers issue focused on population issues in West Africa presented at the 9th African Population Conference.
Guest Editors:
Prof. Akanni Akinyemi
Dr. Obasanjo Bolarinwa