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Rwanda Economic Update, December 2017 : Rethinking Urbanization in Rwanda from Demographic Transition to Economic Transformation

World Bank Group - 2017

Developments in the Rwandan economy as of the first half of 2017 have been mixed. On the upside, Rwanda's external imbalances have eased on account of improvements in global commodity prices, global and regional strengthening of growth recovery, and the external adjustment the government...

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Mozambique Economic Update, December 2017 : Making the Most of Demographic Change

World Bank Group - 2017

Developments in the second half of 2017 indicate that the slowdown in Mozambique's economic performance may be taking hold, shifting this once fast-growing economy to a more modest pace of growth. GDP growth is expected to dip to 3.1 percent in 2017, despite substantial increases in coal and...

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Republic of Burundi Addressing Fragility and Demographic Challenges to Reduce Poverty and Boost Sustainable GrowthSystematic Country Diagnostic

World Bank Group - 2018

This document presents the Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) for the Republic of Burundi (Burundi). The SCD identifies the key challenges and opportunities for Burundi to accelerate progress in poverty reduction and shared prosperity in a sustainable manner, while acknowledging: (i) the need...

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Demographic Explosion in the Sahel : Dividend or Burden?

World Bank Group - 2016

relatively fast drops in mortality but persistently high levels of fertility, which implies continued high rates of population …

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Sri Lanka Development Update, February 2019 : Demographic Change in Sri Lanka

World Bank Group - 2019

Sri Lanka is facing a challenging macroeconomic landscape. The post-conflict high growth momentum has decelerated. A volatile global environment and structurally weak competitiveness continue to weaken growth and external sector performance. High interest costs mask limited fiscal improvement....

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Demographic Transition : Lessons from Bangladesh's Success Story

World Bank Group - 2020

Bangladesh has been a star performer on fertility reduction, reducing its TFR from 6.7 in 1960 to 2.1 in 2017 (i.e. the … replacement level of fertility). As a comparison, SSA countries reduced TFR by as little as 2 births per woman, on average … Africa, could learn from Bangladesh's experience. In particular, Bangladesh's fertility declines between 1975 and 1990, when …

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Tackling the Demographic Challenge in Uganda

World Bank Group - 2020

's fertility levels. The population projections under the medium and low-fertility variants for the period 2020-2060 are presented …

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Gender Biased Sex Selection in Vietnam : Demographic Projections and Policy Reform Recommendations

World Bank Group - 2021

The objective of this report is to provide a comprehensive data and evidence-based analysis of gender-based sex selection (GBSS) in Vietnam in terms of demographic projections and policy reforms to inform decision makers and program specialists on curbing sex imbalances at birth. Drawing from...

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Benin Country Economic Memorandum 2.0 (Vol. 2) : How can Benin's Demographic Transition Support Economic Growth? - Chapter 2

World Bank Group - 2022

further in human capital and closing gender gaps, particularly to accelerate the decline in fertility rates, and integrate …

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Tanzania Economic Update, Issue 20 : Overcoming Demographic Challenges while Embracing Opportunities

World Bank Group - 2024

Tanzania has managed to sustain its growth momentum despite the intensifying effects of climate change. While Tanzania's economy continues to expand, recent growth has been concentrated in sectors that employ few workers from poor households, limiting its impact on poverty. The Bank of Tanzania...

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