Can Global Population Aging Spark New Partnership Models?
Forbes March 13, 2024
Across the globe, nearly every nation is experiencing population aging. The United Nations states that the percentage of the global population aged 65 and above is expected to rise from 10% in 2022 to 16% in 2050. People aged 60 and older also outnumbered children younger than five years in 2020. While this demographic shift has implications for the social and economic makeup, nations remain siloed in matters regarding population aging. Aging is not only a national issue. It cuts across cultures, personal experiences, and policy frameworks. Hence, societies benefit when they exchange information and insights, build new partnership models, and increase stakeholder engagement.
A recent AARP International Health Attitudes survey examined American interest, those 50+, in learning about the...