Cairo Consensus

Delve into the pivotal exploration of population policy in the 1990s with Cairo Consensus by Saul E Halfon. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2006, this insightful hardback spans 282 pages and examines the significant shift from "population control" to "women's empowerment" as an international consensus. Halfon meticulously charts the discourses, technical practices, and institutional frameworks that facilitated and solidified this transition. This book is essential for those interested in demography, feminism, and social policy, especially in the context of developing countries like Egypt. Discover how these dynamics have shaped population policies and the ongoing conversations surrounding women's rights and empowerment in the global arena. A must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone passionate about the intersection of politics and social change.