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;

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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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