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The implications of demographic change and ageing for social protection in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from Rwanda

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  • Rachel Sabates-Wheeler
  • Emily Wylde
  • Isabella Aboderin
  • Martina Ulrichs

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There has been minimal consideration of the implications of demographic and social shifts for future old-age social protection needs and programming in sub-Saharan Africa. In this paper we address this gap, building on the example of Rwanda. We utilise mixed-methods research to show that aggregate national statistics mask many of the complex vulnerabilities that older people face. These, combined with our projections of changes in Rwanda’s economy, suggest an expanding unmet need for social protection among Rwanda’s older population. A universal social pension is one affordable way to respond to this gap in provision both now and in the future.

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  • Rachel Sabates-Wheeler & Emily Wylde & Isabella Aboderin & Martina Ulrichs, 2020. "The implications of demographic change and ageing for social protection in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from Rwanda," Journal of Development Effectiveness, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 12(4), pages 341-360, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevef:v:12:y:2020:i:4:p:341-360
    DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2020.1853792
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    1. Kabirigi, Michel & Abbasiharofteh, Milad & Sun, Zhanli & Hermans, Frans, 2022. "The importance of proximity dimensions in agricultural knowledge and innovation systems: The case of banana disease management in Rwanda," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 202(C).
    2. Madeline E. Duhon & Edward Miguel & Amos Njuguna & Daniela Pinto Veizaga & Michael W. Walker, 2023. "Preparing for an Aging Africa: Data-Driven Priorities for Economic Research and Policy," NBER Working Papers 31750, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
    3. Jackqueline Kiptui & Peter Mwaura & David Gichuhi, 2021. "Influence of social protection on access to health care among elderly persons in informal settlements in Nakuru Town, Kenya," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 10(7), pages 310-318, October.

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