Population policy
Changes in the Population Policies in Singapore over the years
Policies to promote population growth
Pro-Family Measures
Attracting foreign talent
Extended matenity leave
Grandparent caregiver relief
-Equalised medical benefits
Govt introduced measures to help relieve the financial burden of having children
Three or more if you can afford it
The Graduate Mother's Scheme
Meerting the challenges of an ageing population
Reduction in competitiveness
Strain on working population
Smaller security forces
Demand for more healthcare and social services
1980s onwards
Manpower needed for national defence
Large workforce needed to sustain singapore's development
Large workforce needed because of more jobs
Population Policies in Singapore from 1966-1981
3rd aimed to maintain the replacement level at 2.1 children
2nd plan encouraged married couples to "stop at two"
1st plan emphasissed the need for smaller families
Problem of rapidly growing population
4.Insufficient education
3.Insufficient healthcare services
2.Shortage of housing
1.Unemployment
