SINGAPORE - REVERSING THE DEMOGRAPHIC-TRANSITION TO MEET LABOR NEEDS

Concern about the quantity and quality of its labour force has been on e of the major factors in bringing about a reversal of Singapore's pop ulation policy from anti-natal to pro-natal. In addition, the new poli cy has sought to enhance the qualify of the workforce by offering ince ntives to encourage larger families amongst the more educated Singapor eans. After five years, responses have been muted, partly because of a growing sense of resentment amongst the younger adults towards interf erence in what are regarded as family decisions.