Why are fertility rates so high in Sub-Saharan Africa?
New research shows why women in the Sahel region desire to have a higher-than-average number of children.
Anne Bakilana is a Senior Economist (Health) at the World Bank, with years of experience in analytical works and management of health sector projects in Europe and Central Asia and in the Africa Region. Prior to joining the World Bank, she worked as a Senior Research Lecturer at the University of Cape Town’s School of Economics. Anne holds a BSc. in Economics from University College London and an MSc and PhD in Demography from the London School of Economics.