Development Implications of Demographic Change: Global Population Aging, Egypt (1993 - 1994)

This study was part of a larger study of the development implications of demographic change focusing on population ageing in eight developing countries over two years. The study aimed to identify the specific developmental implications of population aging, assessing the contribution of the elderly to development and suggesting policy option to enhance these contributions . Using the common protocol and the questionnaire developed by UNOV a survey of 800 households was conducted with individuals 60 years and above .