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Rethinking Regional Resilience in a Changing World<\/h1>\n\t\n

Project’s Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Title:<\/strong> Rethinking Regional Resilience in a Changing World<\/p>\n

Funded by:<\/strong> 2025 Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Special Programmatic Grant by the Ministry of Education (MOE)<\/p>\n

Amount:<\/strong> S$6,741,596<\/p>\n

PI: <\/strong>Prof Khong Yuen Foong<\/strong>, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy<\/p>\n

Co-PI(s) (Population and Demographic Resilience Team)<\/strong>: Associate Professor Bussarawan Puk Teerawichitchainan<\/strong>, Department of Sociology & Anthropology and Steering Committee Member of CFPR, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS; Prof Feng Qiushi<\/strong>, Department of Sociology & Anthropology and CFPR Deputy Director, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS; Associate Professor Lin Weiqiang<\/strong>, Department of Geography and CFPR Faculty Research Affiliate, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS<\/p>\n

Project duration:<\/strong> 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Abstract<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Population and Demographic Resilience in Southeast Asia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southeast Asia is undergoing profound yet uneven demographic transitions. While some countries are experiencing rapid population ageing and very low fertility, others continue to have relatively young and growing populations. These contrasting demographic trajectories have far-reaching implications for labor markets, migration, intergenerational support, and health and long-term care systems. They also create opportunities and vulnerabilities that extend beyond national borders, raising important questions about how Southeast Asian societies can collectively adapt to demographic change.<\/p>\n

This project examines how Southeast Asian societies can strengthen population and demographic resilience by anticipating and adapting to demographic change while sustaining social and economic well-being across generations. It investigates changing population structures, youth and labour market transitions, migration, and the evolving capacity of families and institutions to provide care and support. Drawing on demographic analysis, comparative policy research, and quantitative and qualitative evidence, the project seeks to advance our understanding of how demographic interdependence shapes resilience at both national and regional levels.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, the project aims to develop a conceptual and evidence-based framework for regional demographic resilience and identify opportunities for policy innovation and regional cooperation to support equitable and sustainable demographic futures in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\t

Project’s Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\"khong-yuen-foong\"\n\t\t\n\t<\/figure>\n\t

Principal Investigator<\/strong><\/p>\nProf Khong Yuen Foong
\nLee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy\nProfile<\/a>

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Co-Principal Investigator<\/strong><\/p>\nAssociate Professor Bussarawan Puk Teerawichitchainan
\nDepartment of Sociology & Anthropology and Steering Committee Member of CFPR
\nFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences
\nNational University of Singapore\nProfile<\/a>

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Co-Principal Investigator<\/strong><\/p>\nProf Feng Qiushi
\nDepartment of Sociology & Anthropology and CFPR Deputy Director
\nFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences
\nNational University of Singapore\n

 <\/p>\nProfile<\/a>

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Co-Principal Investigator<\/strong><\/p>\nAssociate Professor Lin Weiqiang
\nDepartment of Geography and CFPR Faculty Research Affiliate
\nFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences
\nNational University of Singapore\n

 <\/p>\nProfile<\/a>\n\t

Contact Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Principal Investigator:<\/strong> Prof Khong Yuen Foong (sppkyf@nus.edu.sg)<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Centre for Family and Population Research, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, The Shaw Foundation Building, Block AS7, Level 3, 5 Arts Link Singapore 117570<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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