Demographic change in Asia and the Pacific is happening at a rate the world has never seen. An explosion in the working age population and a fall in birth rates that took a century in Europe are happening here in just 30 years.
The report, entitled “Shaping the Future: How Changing Demographics Can Power Human Development”, notes that Asia-Pacific countries now have more working-aged people and fewer dependents than at any point in history, providing a springboard for growth. Region-wide, 68 percent of people are of working age and only 32 percent are dependents.
The UNDP Asia Pacific Bureau today announced a Twitter contest that awards the winners with an internship opportunity. This work experience is professional and academic in nature, offering insight into the substance and daily operations of the United Nations Development Programme world.
UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are working collectively with the Government and people of Pakistan on developing and supporting nationally-driven solutions to development challenges and improving livelihoods and resilience.
UNDP Pakistan’s Annual Report 2014 highlights our contribution to the country’s efforts at reducing poverty and inequality in our three areas of work: fostering democratic governance, building resilient communities and accelerating adaptation to climate change.
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