Listen Up! A Secret to FP Success
In conjunction with our new project on the elements of successful family planning 
methods, we’ve been querying experts to see which components they believe are crucial. Recently we spoke with the man who wrote the book (literally) on contraception, Dr. Robert Hatcher of Emory University (Dr. Hatcher was a also key technical advisor on the Global Handbook INFO produced earlier this year).
He emphasized the importance of providing highly-effective long-lasting methods such as the IUD and implants, but also of something more basic–the empowerment of women. He said there won’t be the financial support needed for an effective program without this essential element.
The number one one, by far, is that the status of women must improve. That is absolutely essential. And it of course affects the money that is available, it affects whether these things get integrated, it affects the logistics. It affects everything.
Click to listen: Empowering women clip
Stay tuned for the launch of our interactive site devoted to the elements of successful family planning programs.
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