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