Uploaded December 2015 | Updated September 2026, 51 minutes ago
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More than half of India’s population is under 25 years old, and nearly two thirds under 35. This 'youth bulge' could present considerable opportunities in a globalised economy, given the ageing populations of many other nations. Yet without an institutional environment conducive to development, India may not be able to capitalise on this demographic dividend. Can Australia help? There are a number of ways India might partner with Australian government agencies and non-government organisations to engage and recruit India youth to drive positive change.
The Director of the Australia India Institute, Professor Craig Jeffrey, examined India’s 'youth bulge' in a talk on Monday, 23 November 2015, in the Yasuko Hiraoka Myer (YHM) Room of the Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Level 1, 761 Swanston St, Parkville Victoria 3052.
*Note: Audio is unclear from 2:27 - 3:35*
More than half of India’s population is under 25 years old, and nearly two thirds under 35. This 'youth bulge' could present considerable opportunities in a globalised economy, given the ageing populations of many other nations. Yet without an institutional environment conducive to development, India may not be able to capitalise on this demographic dividend. Can Australia help? There are a number of ways India might partner with Australian government agencies and non-government organisations to engage and recruit India youth to drive positive change.
The Director of the Australia India Institute, Professor Craig Jeffrey, examined India’s 'youth bulge' in a talk on Monday, 23 November 2015, in the Yasuko Hiraoka Myer (YHM) Room of the Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Level 1, 761 Swanston St, Parkville Victoria 3052.
