Demographic transition and socio-economic development in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the demographic transition of mortality and fertility from a high to a low level has resulted in a dramatic age structural shift, giving rise to a demographic dividend. Malaysia has put in place the various mechanisms in development planning to improve human capital. Consequently, Malay...

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Other Authors: Tey, Nai Peng (Editor), Lai, Siow Li (Editor), Noor Azina Ismail (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kuala Lumpur University of Malaya Press 2020
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Summary:In Malaysia, the demographic transition of mortality and fertility from a high to a low level has resulted in a dramatic age structural shift, giving rise to a demographic dividend. Malaysia has put in place the various mechanisms in development planning to improve human capital. Consequently, Malaysia has done well to realize the demographic dividend in achieving rapid socio economic development, which in turn a
Physical Description:xxii, 229 pages illustrations 23 cm
Bibliography:Include bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9789674881368