China's One Child Policy is 30 years old

China is currently experiencing huge changes as it advances with its industrial growth. The consequences of this are being experienced throughout the country and the once draconian One Child Policy is under close scrutiny.
Follow this link from Mike B

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11710880

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11404623

Some great links from this page - good background and facts.

Ageing Population

The population structure of the UK is changing. The following links will provide you with key information to augment your class notes.

Here is a starter for your entertainment



Click here to see an INTERACTIVE POPULATION PYRAMID from the ONS









Click the image to link to the BBC Ageing Population Page.




Click on here to link to the Optimum Population Trust document on ageing population and impact on employment.






Every new home built in the UK must be designed to suit an ageing population. Click here to see BBC News report.

Adopt a Granny?

How will Italy cope with its ageing population?

Have a look at the three articles from the BBC below

Italians fear a poor old age

Adopt a granny

Italy's pensions timebomb

European Population Boom?

Across Europe many governments are now recognising the trend of decreasing birth rates and realsing the long-term implications this trend will have on the economically acvtive future generations to support an ageing population. As a consequence of this there have been some interesting developments to counter the trend.

Click on this BBC article http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4837422.stm to see how different European governments are encouraging women to have more children.

Click on the link below for more information about Italy paying 10,000 Euros for each child....An article from the Guardian http://observer.guardian.co.uk/europe/story/0,,1081021,00.html here is an alternative way to increase their population.