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PopNet is a resource for population information. Here you can browse the most comprehensive directory of population-related websites available — by organization, by region and country, or by topic within countries.

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2003 World Population Data Sheet
PRB’s annual data sheet provides the latest population estimates, projections, and other key indicators for all geographic entities with populations of 150,000 or more and all members of the United Nations. Indicators include births, deaths, infant mortality rate, life expectancy, population, along with others. The data sheet is accessible by the various variables or by region and country.

MNPI: Maternal and Neonatal Program Effort Index (Futures Group)
www.policyproject.com/pubs/mnpi.cfm
The Index provides country-specific data on maternal and neonatal health programs in more than 30 developing countries.

North America's Environment (UNEP)
www.na.unep.net/publications/NA/geo-na.php3
Provides an analysis of trends in the past 30 years on the following themes: atmosphere, biodiversity, coastal and marine areas, disasters, freshwater, forests, human health and the environment, land, and urban areas.

Pan Arab Project for Family Health (PAPFAM)
www.papfam.org/arab_league/future_plans.htm
PAPFAM is organized by the League of Arab States, and supported by multiple international organizations. It enables the governments in the Arab region to obtain reliable information on family health and reproductive health for policies and programs. The bilingual site (Arabic and English) provides information on activities, projects implemented, and contact information.

Six Billion and Beyond (Public Broadcasting Service)
www.pbs.org/sixbillion/index.html
Site provides world population counters, information on international policy, study guides, and a library of research and press kits. Country-specific overviews covering the environment, reproductive health, economy and women’s status are provided for the United States, Mexico, Italy, Kenya, India and China.

Thailand Ministry of Health
http://eng.moph.go.th/index.asp
Site provides daily and weekly health news in Thailand, the annual Thailand Health Profile in full-text, and other information including health situation and trends, policy advocacy, technology and research, and activities of Thai health care professionals.

Center for Public Information on Population Research
www.prb.org/cpipr
The Center explains and publicizes the findings of population research and their implications. The site provides news releases, demographic articles, and links to related sites.

IPPF South Asia Region
www.ippfsar.org
The IPPF South Asia Region supports its member family planning associations to ensure access to sexual and reproductive services and rights, eliminate unsafe abortion, improve access to information and services for young people, and prevent HIV/AIDS and STIs. The site provides information about the work of the organization, resources, country profiles, and news.