L9: Changes in Population Composition and Development (Demographic Dividends) PDF
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This document discusses changes in population composition and development, focusing on the concept of a demographic dividend. It examines factors, such as fertility declines and a larger working-age population, that contribute to this concept. It also explores the factors that prevent certain countries from fully benefiting from demographic dividends, such as wide income disparities and political corruption.
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**[L9: Changes in population composition and development (demographic dividends)]** - Smaller proportion of population dependents - Fertility declines = reduction in young children - Countries with lower dependency ration have potential to benefit from this demographic dividend - Dem...
**[L9: Changes in population composition and development (demographic dividends)]** - Smaller proportion of population dependents - Fertility declines = reduction in young children - Countries with lower dependency ration have potential to benefit from this demographic dividend - Demographic dividend - Larger proportions in the size of working-aged adults - Increased labour supply - Increased productivity and income - Increased domestic demand - Investment in human capital - Higher standard of education and more job opportunities - Factors needed to reap demographic dividend - Strong family planning programme - Focus on education and skills development of young people - Comprehensive economic plans - Addressing unemployment growth of industries - High female participation in the labour market - Higher savings and investment - Why countries are unable to reap demographic dividends - Wide income disparities - No exporting - Political corruption - Gender inequalities - Child mortality and high mortality - High dependency ratios - Education dividend: an opportunity for increased investments in education and training - Higher standards of education and training rather than just more - Female participation in labour boosts human capital - Priority age group (10-24years)
