| Author: Lori S. Ashford |
| InfoShare Partner: Population Reference Bureau |
| Publication Date: June 2007 |
| Type of Document: Article/Report/Paper |
| Topics: Adolescents/youth, Policy/Law, Population growth/trends |
| Region: Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Language: English |
| Number of Pages: 4 |
| File Size: 123 KB |
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Africa's young people will be the driving force behind economic prosperity in future decades, but only if policies and programs are in place to enhance their opportunities and encourage smaller families. This policy brief outlines the opportunities and risks that can result from the large numbers of youth growing up in sub-Saharan Africa today.
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