The Demographic Dividend

Objective: develop a case study of a population experiencing the demographic dividend.

Outcomes:

Starter: What is this showing you? Click the image for more....

1. Define the term population momentum.

2. Consider the meaning of demographic dividend? How might this come about? Note down your ideas before watching this....

How close were you in your thinking? Write a definition of demographic dividend and connect it to population momentum,

3. Build your own case study about the demographic dividend. Thailand is a good example.

Think about:

• Population changes which occurred between 1960s, 1990s & 2010. How might you illustrate these changes?
• The demographic transition model.
• Empowerment, education & employment.
• Benefits of a dividend.
• Future challenges.

Plenary: is the demographic dividend a solution to our population problems?