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Shocking statistics on China's ageing population
By Meredith Wyse, Posted 01 June 2013 See more by this blogger
Ageing as a policy issue is becoming of increasing importance in the world's most populous country, China. There are currently 194 million people over the age of 60 in China and this number is predicted to increase to 440... Keep reading
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European Commission launches its proposal for the post-2015 framework
By Ellen Graham, Posted 01 March 2013 See more by this blogger
This week in a cold grey Brussels, the European Commission (EC) launched its long-awaited communication on the post-2015 framework. This communication will help frame the European Union (EU) debate on this process in coming months and will contribute to... Keep reading
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Welcome to Global AgeWatch! Providing you with data and analysis on population ageing
By Ina Voelcker, Posted 01 October 2012 See more by this blogger
Population ageing has long been ignored as a development issue. HelpAge advocates for older people and population ageing to be part of the global development agenda. But one of our major struggles has been the lack of data and... Keep reading (2 Comments)