Global demographic changes.
The global population structure is changing . While regions including Europe and North America are witnessing near-zero growth rates due to declining birth rates, sub-Saharan Africa remains the fastest-growing region in terms of population . By 2050, Africa’s population is projected to be threetimes larger than it was in 2000 . Notably, Over half of the global population increase by 2050 willbe concentrated in just eight countries , primarily in Africa and Asia. The ability to generate productive employment will be crucial to realizing this potential. In Africa and developing Asia-Pacific, The Demand for jobs is growing increasingly urgent as millions of young people enter the workforce each year . Without sufficient employment opportunities, these regions risk high levels of unemployment and underemployment , which could undermine development efforts and fuel social instability At the same time, migration is reshaping populations both across and within co...
