Youth in the Middle East and North Africa: Demographic Opportunity or Challenge?
The report discusses the demographic trends of youth in the MENA region and their implications for development.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
Population Reference Bureau |
| Authors: | Farzaneh Roudi-fahimi, Ragui Assaad |
| Time horizon: | 2005 |
| Geographic focus: | Middle East, North Africa, Africa |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing demographic data, particularly focusing on the youth population aged 15-24, from various sources including the United Nations and the International Labour Organization. The report also reviewed socioeconomic indicators and employment trends to assess the challenges and opportunities facing the youth in the MENA region.
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Key Insights
The report examines the large youth population in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and its potential impact on the region's social, economic, and political institutions. It highlights the “youth bulge” as both an opportunity and a challenge, with the potential for a demographic dividend if governments invest in education, job creation, and health services. The report also addresses the varying stages of fertility decline across MENA countries, the importance of education and skill development, the high rates of youth unemployment, and the need for comprehensive policy reforms to harness the potential of the youth population.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2000s time horizon | 2005 time horizon | Africa geographic scope | English publication language | Middle East geographic scope | North Africa geographic scope | demographic trends | demograpich | economic development | education | employment | fertility decline | gender disparity | labor market | mena | policy reform | social institutions | youth | youth bulge | youth population