Addressing the Challenges of Ageing

AARP and Foreign Policy Analytics will launch the Aging Readiness & Competitiveness (ARC) Report 2.0 at the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2018. The press conference will examine 10 countries — Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Lebanon, Mauritius, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore and Taiwan. The smaller countries in particular have proven nimble and innovative in adjusting their economies and societies to find solutions for the challenges of ageing and the opportunities of longevity. The panel will share insights gained from examining these innovative countries.

Speakers:
· Regine Aalders, Counselor for Health and Welfare, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands.
· Claire Casey, Managing Director, Foreign Policy Group, USA.
· Debra Whitman, Chief Public Policy Officer, AARP, USA.

Moderated by:
· Peter Vanham, Media Lead, US and Industries, Global Leadership Fellow, World Economic Forum.