The Challenge of Attaining the Demographic Dividend
(2012) Policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders optimistically discuss the demographic dividend.
(2012) Policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders optimistically discuss the demographic dividend.
Project: Supporting Population Evidence and Champions in Africa (SPEC)
A demographic dividend in Ethiopia would contribute to the long term economic and social development of the country. But a demographic dividend hinges on job growth: Ethiopia's economy must be able to absorb the large number of people reaching working age over the next several decades.
Project: Supporting Population Evidence and Champions in Africa (SPEC)
A demographic dividend in Ethiopia would contribute to the long term economic and social development of the country. But a demographic dividend hinges on job growth: Ethiopia's economy must be able to absorb the large number of people reaching working age over the next several decades.
Project: Supporting Population Evidence and Champions in Africa (SPEC)
A demographic dividend in Ethiopia would contribute to the long term economic and social development of the country. But a demographic dividend hinges on job growth: Ethiopia's economy must be able to absorb the large number of people reaching working age over the next several decades.
This ENGAGE Snapshot defines the changes in a population age structure that can lead to a demographic dividend, as well as identifies the additional set of investments necessary to harness economic growth through a demographic dividend.
Project: PACE: Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Enhanced for Population and Reproductive Health
This segment from the ENGAGE presentation “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend” explains the changes necessary for countries to achieve a demographic dividend, and serves as a platform for leaders to discuss investments in youth, family planning, education, and the economy.
Project: Demographic Dividend: Ensuring Regional and National Commitment and Action
The demographic dividend offers a powerful argument linking population dynamics and economic development. This topic has attracted a wide variety of researchers and international development organizations and has recently gained traction among global policy audiences.
This policy brief and accompanying fact sheet explain the connection in Ethiopia between a potential demographic dividend and investments in health, education, and job growth; and prioritize actions and investments in young people.