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The Union for African Population Studies (UAPS) is the largest pan-African scientific organization that currently has more than 2,000 members from not only Africa but also in other continents. It was established through the initiative of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa at the Third General Conference of Demographers, Statisticians and Planners held in Addis Ababa in March 1984 with the aim of promoting the scientific study of Africa’s population. It is a true professional network that allows those working in the field of population (scientists, policy makers, civil society, NGOs and international organizations) not only to meet and discuss, but also to find a solution to the key issues of population and development challenges facing the African continent.

To enhance its effectiveness and address the concerns of scientists and all development community, UAPS established the Institutional Membership status. This Institutional Membership status is part of a win-win cooperation perspective, which will make it even more visible the works of our respective organizations. Among others, UAPS will:

• Include the institutional member as a Priority Partner
• Prioritize/recommend the institutional member’s competencies and expertise when opportunities arise
• Co-organize a series of training activities, scientific exchange, and dissemination with the institutional member
• Provide a database of UAPS member skills and competencies in specific fields
• Invite the institutional member to coordinate the publication of special issues in the UAPS African Population Studies journal, where applicable
• Co-develop innovative training, research, and implementation activities/projects
• Invite the institutional member to co-develop/write proposals and raise funds
• Disseminate information and activities related to the institutional member.

For your institution, it will:

• Accept these areas of cooperation as an institutional member ;
• Identify a UAPS focal point within your institution that will be in constant communication with the Council members and the UAPS Secretariat ;
• Encourage your employees to join UAPS ;
• Encourage your employees to pay their annual dues;
• Share with UAPS any useful information for progress in the issues of population and development training and research

The institutional registration fee is at US$ 250 and an annual subscription fee of US $ 500.

Benefits

The following are (but not limited to) examples of benefits an institutional member enjoys:

• 10 percent discount on the individual dues of their staff/ members
• Discount on exhibition fees during African Population Conferences
• Discount to publish advertisements in the African Population Studies journal
• A special column in the UAPS news bulletin
• Full funding for one (1) young scholar with an accepted paper or poster during conferences
• Networking opportunities among very experienced researchers, practitioners, etc.
• Discount on registration fees for Population Conferences
• Access to relevant resources and up-to-date information

The African Population Conference, the largest scientific meeting on population issues in Africa which takes place every four years is also an opportunity for both institutions to strengthen our collaborative ties by organizing joint activities (pre-conference workshops, parallel sessions, etc.).

Therefore, the UAPS Council is inviting your institution to register by filling out the Institutional Membership form and send to [email protected].