DAR ES SALAAM, July 11 -- THE Young people are postponing marriage and parenthood because of financial and employment challenges, despite continuing to aspire to raise families, according to a new United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report.

The report, titled: ‘Lives, Choices and Futures: What Young People Want and What Shapes Their Decisions About Relationships and Parenthood, is based on the Demographic Futures Survey of more than 108,000 adults aged 18-39 across 73 countries.

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It found that financial security (88 per cent), stable employment (87 per cent) and emotional readiness (85 per cent) are the main factors influencing decisions on parenthood...