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3. Fertility, Fecundity, Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights

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Examining the determinants of second birth interval in Asian and Latin American countries can shed light on how
to interpret the interplay between socio-economic and demographic factors in the reproductive behaviour of each
region. This study attempts to explore the evolution of second birth interval in the last three decades in selected
Asian and Latin American countries and examine its determinants at the country level. Potential actors include place
of residence, education level, socioeconomic status, sex of previous children and maternal age. Data source is
Demographic and Health Survey, from the late 1980’s to the last available data. Preliminary results revealed
the second birth intervals increased in the period in almost every country. However, some Asian countries show
modest or null increase (India, Tajikistan and Pakistan). Expected results include a more thorough description of
the evolution of second birth intervals and its determinants.

641 Stalled fertility decline in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia: Understanding its
determinants

Melianus TAEBENU

Provincial Government of East Nusa Tenggara, Kupang, Indonesia

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3. Fertility, Fecundity, Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights

Abstract

Indonesia is one of the countries in the world that has been relatively successful in completing fertility transition.
Nonetheless, the fertility differences among provinces in Indonesia are very noticeable. In this regard, East Nusa
Tenggara has been the province with the relatively high Total Fertility Rate among provinces, which was 3.4 births
per woman in 2017 and its decline of Total Fertility Rate has been stalled over the last two decades. By employing
secondary data analysis, which is supported by literature review, this study aims to explore the indirect and direct
determinants of the stalled fertility decline in East Nusa Tenggara. It is revealed that all indirect determinants of
fertility – culture, socioeconomics, and governance – have a significant role in shaping the fertility behaviour of
women in East Nusa Tenggara. Meanwhile, among three direct determinants of fertility - marriage, contraception,
and postpartum infecundability - contraception is the only determinant that has a strong correlation with the state
of fertility in this province. The findings suggest that in order to foster the fertility decline in this province, the role
of government is essential in boosting the provision of contraception, information and education, and providing
incentives of having fewer children.

231 Freedom to Choose ? An Empirical Analysis on Individualization of Life Course in
Taiwan

Kang-jung Weng
National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan