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The central aim is to explore how Africa's youth bulge can act as a demographic dividend influencing economic growth.

April 13, 2026Open Access

Demographic Dividend and Economic Growth: Africa's Youth Bulge as Development Opportunity

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The central aim is to explore how Africa's youth bulge can act as a demographic dividend influencing economic growth.
Examined relevant scholarship and theories on demographic dividends and economic contexts
Focused on Mali as a case study within Africa
Organized problems and implications in a publication-ready format
Highlighted the importance of institutional and policy dynamics in harnessing the youth bulge
Emphasized educational and economic opportunities linked to demographic changes
Concluded with practical recommendations for policy interventions

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This article examines Demographic Dividend and Economic Growth: Africa's Youth Bulge as Development Opportunity with a focused emphasis on Mali within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a perspective piece that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (Ph.D)

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Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy

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