Demography and the Development Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa: 38 (Current African Issues)

Bo Malmberg

ISBN 10: 9171066217 / ISBN 13: 9789171066213

Published by Nordic African Institute, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Demography and the Development Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa: 38 (Current African Issues)
• Publisher: Nordic African Institute
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9171066217
• ISBN 13: 9789171066213
• Binding: Book
• Edition: Illustrated.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 14.99W x 1.52H x 22.86D centimeters 14.99 centimeters width by 1.52 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 68 grams

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Synopsis

Population growth in Africa has laid the foundation for the eventual development of a prosperous region. Since the 1950s, sub-Saharan Africa has doubled its population twice over to become one of the most populous regions in the world. If sub-Saharan Africa succeeds in taking advantage of this population potential, the sub-continent could become a major player in the world economy.

A major reason sub-Saharan Africa remains poor is a high child-dependency arising from its high fertility rate combined with a low life expectancy based on both high infant mortality and high adult mortality rates. Reduced mortality and lower fertility are key requirements if sub-Saharan Africa is to enter a development trajectory that makes possible increasing per capita incomes and reductions in poverty.

About the Author

Bo Malmberg is a professor in the Department of Human Geography, Stockholm University and a research asssociate at the Institute for Futures Studies, Stockholm.