Publications

Cover: All's well that grows well?

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All's well that grows well?

This policy paper discusses why economic growth will not solve Africa's demographic challenges on its own.

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Cover Leapfrogging Africa

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Leapfrogging Africa

The study shows which leaps enable fast and sustainable development and how they can improve living conditions in African countries.

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On (future) population trends: Interview with Catherina Hinz

Catherina Hinz, Director of the Berlin Institute for Population and Development, talked to the authors of the book "Global Perspectives on Megatrends". In the interview, she explains population trends around the world and how they differ across regions. She also describes the complex relationship between population dynamics and development, especially in Africa.

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“In my work on population policies worldwide and on the demography of sub-Saharan Africa, I use regularly the publications of the Berlin Institute for Population and Development. They focus on key issues and they are well-crafted and scientifically sound. Most importantly, these publications greatly help me to communicate complex issues in a clear and accessible way.”

John F. May, Ph. D. Mitglied des wissenschaftlichen Beirats
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John F. May, Ph. D. 
Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, Arlington, Virginia and Member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the Berlin Institute for Population and Development