Monitoring of Fertility Policies of Regional Local Government and Its Policy Implications

Abstract

This article presents the current status of fertility policies put into effect by local governments in Korea, and suggests the future direction for policy improvement. In reviewing the 4th Basic Plan for Low Fertility and Aging Society implemented in 2021, we examined the number and budget size of projects underway in different policy areas. In addition, this article outlines the limitations these projects have and presents what should be done to make improvements on them in terms of their substance and composition. This article emphasizes the need for the establishment of a project classification framework to promote effective management of policy implementation, establishment of performance evaluation system, reorganization of fertility policy governance system, and improvements related to the preparation of action plans.