Understanding the Social Protection Implications of Changing Demographics in Rwanda

This study makes recommendations on priority actions to support both policy makers and development partners

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
9 August 2018
Country:
Rwanda
Document Type:
Country Report
Theme:
Social Change
First published:
28 February 2018
Authors:
Sabates-Wheeler, R, Wylde, E, Ulrichs, M and Aboderin, I

Abstract

This study:

  • consolidates existing literature and demographic data for Rwanda;

  • identifies longer-term constraints and opportunities for harnessing Rwanda鈥檚 demographic transition through a social protection lens;

  • makes recommendations on priority actions to support both policy makers and development partners in planning for Rwanda鈥檚 changing population and age.

The study is an output from the Department for International Development鈥檚 鈥楽trengthening Research Systems for Poverty Reduction in East Africa Programme鈥�

Citation

  • Rachel Sabates-Wheeler, Emily Wylde, Martina Ulrichs, Isabella Aboderin, Jeannette Bayisenge, Albert Irambeshya (2018) Population Ageing in Rwanda: Current Needs, Future Projections, and Implications for Policy: Final Report. Brighton: Institute of Development Studies

  • Centre for Social Protection (2018) What are the implications of ageing and demographic change in Rwanda? IDS Policy Briefing, Issue February 2018.

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