<All about Uganda #9: Managing a Young Population>

Hello, STEEMIT Community!

Last time, we learned about Uganda’s comparatively young population. Today, let’s talk about what the advantages/disadvantages are!

A country with a young average population, like Uganda, benefits from these:

1. An abundance of opportunities to build an educated and civilized community
2. A chance to provide a market that encourages manufacturing
3. An abundant base for national taxation due to the large workforce present
4. A large population to vote

As shown above, a young population can be a great benefit! However, the country must manage its infrastructure well to take advantage of it.

If the country fails to take advantage of its young population, problems can occur:

1. High probability of having a high unemployment rate
2. Difficulty in operating an effective education system
3. The lack of jobs creating more poverty
4. Cheap labor causing increased prices
5. A lack of access to healthcare

Currently, the government of Uganda is working with UNDP to improve the access to healthcare and education. What other benefits of a young population can you think of?

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