Host of APC, the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS) is an organization that represents all regions of Africa in promoting population health research, capacity building, and policy dialogue.

FPNN Community Anchor Nthanda Manduwi sat down with outgoing UAPS President Dr. Donatien Beguy to discuss major conference takeaways. In this interview, Dr. Beguy, a population health research scientist and data expert, examines:

• Key strategies for Africa to effectively leverage human capital to achieve sustainable development
• Major health-related challenges and opportunities for migrants and people living in informal settlements
• Interventions for reaching young people in African urban settings