Population and development report: The demographic window: an opportunity for developments in the Arab countries 2nd issue

Corporate Author:

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Publisher:

UN

Conversion of the demographic burden stemming from population growth into a 'demographic bonus' depends on the ability of countries to increase the ratio of participation in economic activity of persons of working age. This report seeks to develop a vision based on the experience of some Arab and developing countries and a strategic framework based on the view that the key to enhancement of the absorptive capacity of labour markets lies in the pursuit of economic growth strategies based on labour intensity rather than capital intensity. It also stresses the importance of formulating multidimensional policies and strategies that provide ideal options for addressing the declining productivity. The approach it proposes is based on small labour-intensive and capital-light industries in order to take advantage of the demographic transition

Extent	ix, 78p.	ISBN	9789211282986
Size	N/A	Price	£12.50  £8.75
Format	Paperback	Published	28 Jul 2006
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