Youthful Populations. Gambia

Description

Gambians are among the poorest people in the world, and until recently cultural and economic imperatives combined to give them one of the highest birth rates as well. This program uses Gambia to study the impact of a large youthful population on a country's resources. With almost half its citizens under the age of 15 and the population growing, the Gambian government has been hard-pressed to maintain an infrastructure and provide for basic needs. The video highlights successful campaigns to distribute contraception, manage natural resources, and increase educational opportunities for girls, all part of a strategy to ensure a sustainable future for Gambia.

Runtime

30 min

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Geography

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Date of Publication

[2011], c2005

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