Series: Asian Impact: ADB Research in Action Promoting Healthy and Active Aging 7 September 2021 Asia’s population is rapidly aging and many countries are reviewing their existing social security and pension systems to better respond to the growing needs of older persons. The International Social Security Project of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has generated international comparative evidence on old-age social security and pension programs across the advanced economies. Can lessons from other parts of the world help Asia keep its old-age support structures robust? Program and Learning Materials 07 September 2021 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation The Art of Meaningful International Comparisons in Population Aging Research This presentation gives an overview of international comparisons in population aging research. Axel Börsch-Supan Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Melissa Gregorio-Dela Paz ADB Organizer/s Economic Research and Development Impact Department Read Also MAIN PAGE: Asian Impact: ADB Research in Action Asian Impact series ADB Webpage Topics Economics Health Social Development and Protection