Report on the popin-Africa review meeting: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 10 - December 1984

Abstract

The document is a report from the POPIN-Africa Review Meeting held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from December 10-12, 1984. The meeting aimed to assess the progress of the Population Information Network for Africa (POPIN-Africa) since its establishment in January 1984 and to plan future activities. Key topics discussed included the sharing of responsibilities among sub-regional participating centers, the development of a common bibliographic worksheet, and strategies for document acquisition and processing. The meeting also addressed issues related to funding, training, and technical assistance. Recommendations were made to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the network, including the adoption of standardized bibliographic practices and the need for increased funding for document acquisition. The report concludes with a detailed work program for 1985, outlining specific activities and timelines for the network's development.