The report, entitled “Shaping the Future: How Changing Demographics Can Power Human Development”, notes that Asia-Pacific countries now have more working-aged people and fewer dependents than at any point in history, providing a springboard for growth. Region-wide, 68 percent of people are of working age and only 32 percent are dependents. 



 

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  [Date: 28 April 2016, Source: Mint]
  
  
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  [Date: 28 April 2016, Source: Mint]
  
  
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  [Date: 28 April 2016, Source: The Indian Express]
  
  
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