00000cmm a22000003a 4500 UP-99796217613727715 Buklod 20210528164059.0 aa r ||| u cr ||||||||||| 210528s2019 xx d u 9789292619770(ebook) (iLib)UPD-00524271815 DECON rda eng The demographic dividend in Bhutan [Electronic resource] taking advantage of transition. [Manila] Asian Development Bank 2019. 1 online resource (12 pages) illustrations. text rdacontent computer rdamedia online resource rdacarrier Bhutan is undergoing a rapid demographic transition as a result of higher life expectancy and literacy rates, and a steep reduction in fertility. The country has benefited economically from a higher proportion of working-age people. However, as the demographic transition continues the old-age population will increase, turning the demographic dividend into a demographic tax. Bhutan is halfway through the dividend phase and can use these opportunities to help prepare for population aging. Old age Economic aspects Bhutan. Electronic books. Open Access Electronic Books from ADB. Click here to access https://www.adb.org/publications/demographic-dividend-transition-bhutan FI UPD DECON Electronic Resource