Activity One - Watch

You now know what a population dividend is from defining the key terms but what does it actually mean in practice? The world's population is set to exceed 9 billion by 2070 and to have a chance at slowing the population at all we need to raise the living standards, levels of education and equality for all. Watch the Ted Talk below featuring Hans Rosling and make notes on how he believes population change should occur. Yes, the Talk Talk is a bit retro but the key points still apply today.

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Activity Two - Watch and Read

It is clear that our global population is changing but can it be used to a country's advantage? We often just discuss the issues of having a large population rather than seeing as a potential for economic growth. 

• 1. Using image one below, describe the relationship between economic outcome and the changes in population structure within India.

  2. Read the article title 'The Demographic Bomb - India?' and suggest why the reduction in the dependancy ratio could actually be a negative factor for India.

  3. Watch the Youtube clips below and write down what a country needs to do to make the most of the opportunities presented by a population dividend.

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Activity Three - Case Study

For this syllabus point, it specifically asks us to study one case study of a country that benefits from a demographic dividend. While we should probably focus on Morocco as that is where we will hopefully go on our field trip, we are going to focus on Kenya instead as there is so much information out there. To help with your revision it would be best to create a case study that fills just one side of A4 paper. In reality, you are not going to remember more than that! Collect a piece of A4 paper from the trolley and if you prefer a set of coloured pens. Make notes on the following points:

• • • • • • • • A description of the change in population - including data.

              • A description of what is being done to make the most of the change.

              • The benefits of the change.

              • Any problems that have been created.

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