Category: Population

Could local authorities cope with the end of growth?

admin /11 October, 2012

See all stories on this topic » Asia’s Aging Populations Pose New Challenges for Region’s EconomiesVoice of AmericaThe problem for governments is that boosting population growth to maintain productivity also has downsides. According to Vipan, those challenges include reform to the education system, raising labor skills and preparing a new generation for an aging …See Continue Reading →

A close eye on population growth

admin /7 October, 2012

News 9 new results for POPULATION GROWTH A close eye on population growthHarvard GazettePopulation growth is a key factor in addressing a host of big problems, but not the only one, Cohen said. Economic issues, cultural influences, and environmental effects also must be considered if nations are to address major issues such climate change …See Continue Reading →

World’s elderly could number two billion by 2050

admin /1 October, 2012

World’s elderly could number two billion by 2050New York Daily NewsThose over 100 years of age too will witness an exponential 10-time growth from 316,600 in 2011 to 3.2 million by 2050, the ‘Ageing in the Twenty-First Century : A Celebration and A Challenge’ report said. In the report, the United Nations Population …See all Continue Reading →

Bishops Tackle FG Over US$11.3 Million Family Planning Fund

admin /24 September, 2012

Bishops Tackle FG Over US$11.3 Million Family Planning FundAllAfrica.com“We are appalled at what appears to be a shocking lack of critical thinking on the whole dynamics of population growth, technological development, social stability and the economic fortunes of a people.” They maintained that the issue of population …See all stories on this topic » Nielsen, Continue Reading →