Turkmenistan's plan for baby boom (BBC) {WTF!!}

[eppur_se_muova]

Turkmenistan's president has announced incentives to reward women who give birth to eight or more children, according to state media.

Those who qualify for Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov's reward will receive a one-off payment of $250 (£125).

They will also get lifetime benefits such as free dental care, utilities and public transport.

There was a large increase in child mortality under the autocratic former President Saparmurat Niyazov.

Under Mr Niyazov's rule, the health system declined dramatically.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7279540.stm

Talk about an inappropriate response! Just restore healthcare, and the population will increase by itself. No encouragement is needed.

[TygrBright]

1. Nah, makin' wimmins have babiez iz cheeper. m/t