title: Politics as an environmental factor in population development: reviewing the South African situation.
abstract: The political factors that affect the development of a successful population policy in South Africa are examined.  "It is concluded that despite the important role of socioeconomic development, the success of the population development programme ultimately depends upon (a) the actual distribution of political power to all communities; (b) the degree of legitimacy enjoyed by the government among the broader population; and (c) a general political consensus regarding the urgency for curbing the population growth rate."
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D000353:Africa, Southern; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D011057:Politics; D011153:Population; D011155:Population Control; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011158:Population Growth; D011640:Public Policy; D013019:South Africa
keywords: Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; English Speaking Africa; Policy; Political Factors; Population; Population Control; Population Dynamics; Population Growth; Population Policy; Social Policy; South Africa; Southern Africa