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作者:Huang Shuming 12 年以前

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Population policy

Over the years, Singapore has adjusted its population policies to address various demographic and economic challenges. Initially, the focus was on controlling population growth by promoting smaller families and encouraging couples to stop at two children.

Population policy

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