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100 1 _aCURTAIN Richard
245 _aFor poor countries' youth, dashed hopes signal danger ahead /
_cRichard Curtain
260 _c2006
520 _aThe number of young people in poor countries is already at 1.3 billion and expected to peak between the years 2035 and 2050. This article looks at the risks posed by the youth bulge particularly the mismatch between expectations and opportunities which can lead to frustration and possible conflict. Identifies some positive measures and urges policy makers to actively implement measures to improve the lot of young people.
650 _aYOUNG PEOPLE
_xEMPLOYMENT
650 _aDEMOGRAPHY
650 _aDEVELOPING COUNTRIES
_xYOUNG PEOPLE
773 _aCurrent History :
_gVol 105 No 695, December 2006, pp.435-440 (20)
598 _aYOUTH
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