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World Economic Forum: Ageing on the agenda
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 28 January 2013 See more by this blogger
Last week, I was at the World Economic Forum. It was a productive few days, with lots of interesting discussions happening. Here are just some of the points I have taken from my time in Davos. On economics, politics... Keep reading
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AIDS 2012: Reflections of the past week
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 01 August 2012 See more by this blogger
Last week, I attended AIDS 2012 in Washington DC. Along with me and HIV Policy Advisor, Rachel Albone, other HelpAge staff working on HIV, from our partner organisations, were also present at the conference. Immediately, I felt there was... Keep reading
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COP17 in Durban: Older people and climate change
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 07 December 2011 See more by this blogger
A future commitment to slash greenhouse gas emissions is "the defining issue" of COP17. So said Christiana Figueres, the UN's lead climate official, in front of delegates from over 190 countries who have gathered for the conference in South... Keep reading
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7 billion people: What happens when billions of babies grow up?
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 31 October 2011 See more by this blogger
As the world population reaches seven billion today, we must remember that this is not just about a world belonging to younger generations. The world does not solely belong to the young. As more of us live longer, this... Keep reading
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The G20 is a chance to show social pensions are an economic, not aid, solution for an unstable world
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 27 October 2011 See more by this blogger
At next month's G20 meeting in Cannes, world leaders will have no choice but to address European economic woes. However, I fear that after the welcome inclusion of development on the summit's agenda, they are at risk of not... Keep reading
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