Demographic factors related to social and economic development in Africa

Abstract

This paper .seeks to examine this problem of relationships of demographic, factors in economic and social development in the African region, First an attempt will be made to study the distribution of population characteristics of African countries in order to ascertain in how far the existing situation can help or hinder the development of the region. Secondly, it is proposed, on the basis of various assumptions regarding likely changes in demographic factors to analyze their implications for the future- Finally, the major demographic aspects which need to be taken into account for policy formulation in economic and special development will be outline.