Now is the time to cash in on the 'demographic dividend'

By The Editorial Board

Jun 07, 2023 12:11 am

MUCH has been made of the Philippines' 'demographic dividend,' its young and growing population, in recent years, but strategies and policies to maximize this assumed advantage have tended to be long on self-congratulations and short on actionable details. A recent analysis by The Economist, however, should compel our policymakers to sharpen their focus on using the Philippines' increasingly unique population characteristics for the country's benefit.

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