Demographic change in Muslimic Countries

Demographic change is a global 21^st century phenomenon affecting both the developed and the developing world. This inevitable change is not simply about the size of a given nation's population – it is about finding a new equilibrium between the generations.

On a national level, this new equilibrium presents challenges relating to the economy, wealth, health, political governance, and social structures. Demographic change can also affect relations between individual nations and regions. New alliances are likely to be forged. Some countries will gain influence, others will become less powerful.

European countries are increasingly concerned about the ageing and shrinking of their continent's population. We know less about unfolding demographic trends in developing regions, such as Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The change taking place in these places does not currently receive the public attention it deserves.

In an increasingly globalized world, we need to know as much as possible about all these changes if the world is to move forward and achieve sustainability.

• Media Response from a Book Lauch Event in Islamabad
  (Different Sources, October 2012)
• Laudatio from Dr. Abla Sibai (Beirut) for the book „Population Dynamics in Muslim Countries“
  (A. Sibai, September 2012)
• Upcoming Demographic Changes in Islamic Countries.
  (Conference report, WDA Forum, 1.-3. November 2010)
• Lessons learned from the WDA Forum Expert Congress "Upcoming Demographic Changes in Islamic Countries".
  (Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue, Project Papers 2010, 1-3 November 2010)