The A.I.D. population and family planning program—goals, scope, and progress

Assistance to developing countries in fields of family planning and population by the Agency for International Development Aid increased from $2100000 in 1965 to $34500 0000 in 1968. AIDs policy is to help countries who request aid and to fund only those programs where participation is voluntary. AID provides assistance in: provision of commodities such as contraceptives; establishing and equipping facilities; equipment for transportation and education; and meeting research and evaluation needs. It also has provi ded support for university associated Population Centers which are involved in research and training in population programs. The goal of the AID population and family planning program is to improve the health well being and economic status of people in developing countries by improving conditions of human reproduction.