Tapping Technology to Maximize the Longevity Dividend in Asia

Event: Technology and Aging Workforce: Maximize the Gains from Longevity and Long Working Life

Tapping Technology to Maximize the Longevity Dividend in Asia

18 May 2018

Author / Speaker:

Aiko Kikkawa, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

The workforce in many Asian countries is aging and shrinking. Specific technologies could help improve the labor force participation of senior citizens or their productivity. Policies should promote the promotion and adoption of technologies, lifelong learning for seniors, and cross-border, intra-Asia mobility for workers.

Geographical Focus:

Australia

New Zealand

Regional - North America

Subregional- East Asia

Subregional- South Asia

Subregional- Southeast Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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