Talking Their Way Out of a Population Crisis

Talking Their Way Out of a Population Crisis

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In many parts of Africa, people already scramble to obtain food, land, and water, and discontent provides fertile ground for extremism. So it is important to think carefully about the response to Africa’s exploding population. Early next year, researchers will publish findings that provide good, if surprising, news: relaxed, trusting, and frank conversations between men and women may be the most effective contraceptive of all.