Aging Societies – Seizing the Opportunities in Europe and Central Asia
Greek mythology refers to a time of peace, harmony, stability and prosperity where humans lived to a very old age – “The Golden Age.”
Today, across Europe and Central Asia, societies are aging, but people are not necessarily living longer. This demographic trend – caused by a decrease in fertility rates rather than improved longevity – presents both challenges and opportunities for governments, the private sector and individuals alike.
As populations age, public discourse ranges from concerns about the fiscal sustainability of pensions and health systems to optimism about potential opportunities for healthier and more productive aging.
Join us on 17 June to hear our distinguished panel share views on how current demographic trends will impact economic growth, fiscal balances, health and long-term care systems, pensions, social welfare and labor markets in countries across Europe and Central Asia. They will discuss how policy makers can not only meet the challenges of aging – but also seize the opportunities.
Speakers
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Andras Horvai
Manager of Operations and Portfolio, World Bank, Vienna
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Emily Sinnott
Senior Economist, Europe and Central Asia, World Bank
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Peter Bart
Deputy Head, Economic Policy Division, Federal Ministry of Finance, Austria
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Johannes Koettl
Senior Economist, Social Protection and Labor Global Practice, World Bank
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Arup Banerji
Senior Director, Social Protection & Labor, World Bank
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Alison Langley
(Moderator) Journalist, based in Vienna
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Hervé Boulhol
Senior Economist, Pensions and Population Aging, OECD
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Sergei Scherbov
Deputy Director, World Population Program, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and Director of Demographic Analysis, Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital
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Hans Jörg Schelling
Minister of Finance of Austria
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Maurizio Bussolo
Lead Economist, Europe and Central Asia
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Hans Timmer
World Bank Chief Economist for South Asia
