In this episode of Risking Old Age in America, host Harry Margolis explores the implications of an aging population and the youth bulge phenomenon in Africa with Bintu Zahara Sakor, a doctoral candidate specializing in African demography. They discuss the potential security risks and opportunities associated with Africa's large youth population, the impact of structural issues like governance, and the contrasting traditions of elderly care between Africa and Western nations. They also touch on migration as a potential solution to demographic shifts and the importance of international collaboration and empathetic policymaking.

Topics

00:00 Introduction to the Aging Crisis

00:31 Meet Bintu Sahara Sikor

01:04 Understanding Africa's Youth Bulge

02:28 High Fertility Rates and Their Implications

03:40 Economic and Security Challenges

07:26 The Role of Governance and Structural Issues

12:43 Migration as a Potential Solution

20:58 Lessons from Africa on Aging

26:11 Policy Recommendations for Global Leaders

28:57 Final Thoughts and Conclusion