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This edited book examines the social realities of migrant traders
in the informal economy in South Africa. It draws on original
research conducted with migrant traders in order to understand
their lived experiences in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. With
chapters on the diverse types of informal trading, urban versus
rural settings, migrant women, xenophobia, crime, poverty,
well-being and policy responses, the book will be a valuable
resource for researchers, scholars, policymakers and development
practitioners whose work relates to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic
Growth).
Population aging is a matter of global concern. It often occurs in
tandem with changes in the health profile of the population. In
Africa, many countries are already facing a high burden of
communicable diseases. However, as more and more children survive
childhood and move on to adult years and old age they are also more
likely to experience health problems associated with the aging
process. Population aging in Africa is occurring in the context of
high levels of poverty, changing family structures, an immense
disease burden, fragile health systems and weak or poorly managed
government institutions. This book shows that aging is likely to
lead to increased social and economic demands for the continent.
However, most national governments in Africa have not begun to
address the issue of how to respond effectively to the needs of the
older population. This will require a better understanding of the
socio-economic and demographic situation of the older population in
Africa. This book fills the gaps that exist by exploring the social
realities of population aging in Africa. It also focuses on the
policy and programmatic responses, gaps and future challenges
related to aging across the continent.
This book explores health and care of the older population in
Africa, focusing on policy and programmatic responses, gaps and
future challenges related to health and care across the continent.
The first part of the book sets the scene for the volume, profiling
the demographic and health situation of the elderly in Africa. It
also provides an overview of the various models of care in Africa,
looking in particular at the family care model, which constitutes
the main source of support for the elderly in Africa. Part 2
provides case studies from across the continent to explore varying
forms of elder care as well as the health challenges facing the
elderly in the different contexts. The final part considers key
aspects related to older person's experience of social pensions,
which are widely recognised as a potentially powerful strategy of
meeting the needs of older persons.. Identifying lessons regarding
African-centric models of care, as well as reflections on the
structural and policy challenges that are likely to confront
countries across the continent as they strive to meet the specific
needs of increasingly ageing populations, this book will be of
interest to scholars of health and social care of the elderly.
This book explores health and care of the older population in
Africa, focusing on policy and programmatic responses, gaps and
future challenges related to health and care across the continent.
The first part of the book sets the scene for the volume, profiling
the demographic and health situation of the elderly in Africa. It
also provides an overview of the various models of care in Africa,
looking in particular at the family care model, which constitutes
the main source of support for the elderly in Africa. Part 2
provides case studies from across the continent to explore varying
forms of elder care as well as the health challenges facing the
elderly in the different contexts. The final part considers key
aspects related to older person's experience of social pensions,
which are widely recognised as a potentially powerful strategy of
meeting the needs of older persons.. Identifying lessons regarding
African-centric models of care, as well as reflections on the
structural and policy challenges that are likely to confront
countries across the continent as they strive to meet the specific
needs of increasingly ageing populations, this book will be of
interest to scholars of health and social care of the elderly.
Population aging is a matter of global concern. It often occurs in
tandem with changes in the health profile of the population. In
Africa, many countries are already facing a high burden of
communicable diseases. However, as more and more children survive
childhood and move on to adult years and old age they are also more
likely to experience health problems associated with the aging
process. Population aging in Africa is occurring in the context of
high levels of poverty, changing family structures, an immense
disease burden, fragile health systems and weak or poorly managed
government institutions. This book shows that aging is likely to
lead to increased social and economic demands for the continent.
However, most national governments in Africa have not begun to
address the issue of how to respond effectively to the needs of the
older population. This will require a better understanding of the
socio-economic and demographic situation of the older population in
Africa. This book fills the gaps that exist by exploring the social
realities of population aging in Africa. It also focuses on the
policy and programmatic responses, gaps and future challenges
related to aging across the continent.
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