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They also reaffirmed the commitment to guarantee at least one year of free pre-primary education, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4. [Unesco, 18 November 2022.] READ MORE  

As China, India is struggling with the legacy of harsh population policies, and stricter population controls could have disastrous consequences for women and minority communities. [Aprajita [...]

Cross-country similarities and differences in individuals’ perceptions of the ideal age and pathways to become a father, focusing on five European countries: Germany, Poland, Spain, Sweden, [...]

This paper shows that the quality of the family environment (specifically, parent-child interactions) during childhood is among the most important drivers of long-term positive outcomes for [...]

It took the global population 12 years to grow from 7 to 8 billion, but will reach 9 billion in about 15 years, in 2037. [UN News, 11 November 2022.] READ MORE

Policymakers must take into account the unique vulnerabilities of children and youth, and the potential harmful impact on their development and wellbeing. [Nizan Geslevich Packin – Forbes, [...]

Even as Beijing pursues policies to boost its birth rate, the country’s aging population could present challenges in the form of labor-force shortages, increased health care expenditures, and [...]

Increasing age-friendly jobs, where older workers may have a comparative advantage, might raise employment at older ages, according to research. [Daron Acemoglu, Andrew Scott and Nicolaj [...]

While countries in western Europe experienced bounce backs from life expectancy losses of 2020, eastern Europe and the United States witnessed sustained and substantial life expectancy deficits. [...]

The results highlight important conceptual considerations about loneliness among childless, and particularly unpartnered, older adults. [Bruno Arpino, Christine A. Mair, Nekehia T. Quashie and [...]