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The Population Council’s publications and resources include two peer-reviewed journals (Studies in Family Planning and Population and Development Review), books, working papers, newsletters, reports, slide shows, and toolkits.
Researchers, students, policymakers, and colleagues in international development rely on the research and lessons provided in our wide range of documents.
In addition to the listings in this section, many more publications and resources are cross-referenced throughout our website by research topic and location. We invite you to browse our many titles, order print publications using our online form, or search our database.
Contact us at publications@popcouncil.org with any questions.
Selected resources
HIV and AIDS |
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The Population Council is developing a microbicide to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. This study provides the first efficacy data on the delivery of a microbicide from a vaginal ring, and indicates strong potential for the success of such rings in women:
An intravaginal ring that releases the NNRTI MIV-150 reduces SHIV transmission
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Poverty, Gender, and Youth |
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This evidence-based series that provides recommendations for how the field can quickly and effectively improve girls' lives—by giving them skills, knowledge, meaningful links to others, and a say in their own lives. |
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Reproductive Health |
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Family Planning Programs for the 21st Century: Rationale and Design provides a roadmap to help policymakers and donors in priority countries implement high-quality family planning programs. The book explains the rationale for increased funding and support for voluntary family planning, and outlines how reinvigorated programs should be structured to operate most effectively. |
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