Asia-Pacific Population Journal, Volume 26, No. 3

The Journal contains three main articles:

1. Contraceptive (In) Security in South-East Asia. In South-East Asia sexual and reproductive health needs in the region remain substantial and are not adequately met by the current supply of contraceptive commodities and services. A regional advocacy agenda ought to address the ideological objections to modern contraceptives and to people’s contraceptive choices and ensure that contraceptive security is meant for all and not only for privileged groups and countries.

2. Social Impact of International Migration and Remittances in Central Asia. The dissolution of the former USSR and the transition from centrally planned to market-based economies within the sub-region of Central Asia has been accompanied by contemporary population movements which are unprecedented. This article attempts to explore key social issues emerging in relation to labor migration and remittances, and to examine the impact of migration on communities in both countries of origin and countries of destination. It concludes with key policy recommendations, which include the need for more constructive regional dialogue on migration; the need for gender-sensitive policies; gaps in policies which effectively address the needs and experiences of migrants; and the need for better social protection and services for migrants and their families.

3. Economic Activity in Post Retirement Life in India.  The article analyzes work participation in post retirement life of 60 plus by primary, secondary and tertiary sectors and examines trends in working-life-expectancies to evaluate the association between longevity and post retirement economic activity in India. It is found in India that the average length of working life at 60 plus is 9.8 years for males and 3.9 years for females.