United States Private Agencies' Contributions to Population Programs

Abstract

A review of the history of the participation of the private sector in population programs indicates that the private foundations were supporting this work well before its importance was recognized either in the academic community or by the federal government. The contribution of the private sector in absolute amounts is slowly increasing with time, but, due to the entry into this field of governmental agencies such as the United States Agency for International Development, the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, and the World Health Organization, the percentage of support for population work which is contributed by the private foundations has declined annually. Nevertheless, there is a role for the foundations and the unique contribution which they are able to make.

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