The effect of increasing childcare allowances is limited. Shi Chongliang: It takes time to observe.

Minister of Health and Welfare Shi Chongliang. (Photo by reporter Lin Zhiyi)

Our country is facing a serious threat of low birthrate. Although the government continues to offer childcare subsidies and other subsidies, a report from the Legislative Yuan Budget Center pointed out that continued universal benefits will have limited effect on boosting the fertility rate, and it is recommended that policies be carefully adjusted. Minister of Health and Welfare Shi Chongliang said that there are many factors for low fertility. In May this year, the Executive Yuan re-examined and proposed a new strategy for population countermeasures and planned comprehensive policy intervention. It will take time to observe the effectiveness.

A report from the Budget Center of the Legislative Yuan pointed out that in response to the phenomenon of low birthrate, the central government continued to increase childcare-related subsidies in the 2016 budget by more than 210.1 billion yuan. However, the total fertility rate in 2014 was only 0.695, which has limited effect on boosting the fertility rate. It is recommended to make precise adjustments to improve implementation effectiveness.

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In addition, the report mentions that the 2016 General Budget adds new child and adolescent growth allowances, which will result in a significant increase in social welfare expenditures after adding the current childcare allowance. In view of the need for legal authorization of major benefit administrative measures, communication and coordination should be strengthened to protect the rights and interests of the people.

Regarding the relevant recommendations of the report, Shi Chongliang said that there are many factors causing my country's low fertility rate. The Executive Yuan re-examined this May and proposed a new strategy for population countermeasures, planning to improve the situation through comprehensive policy intervention, but the results will take time to be observed.

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