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Societies in Northern Europe and parts of Asia are ageing rapidly, with fewer births and longer life expectancies. This demographic shift presents challenges in the realm of politics, employment, education and social services, among others.
The second Berlin Demography Forum was convened in December 2012 to address issues relating to these shifts in population structure. UIL Director Arne Carlsen participated in the Forum, contributing a presentation on the role of lifelong learning in addressing demographic change.
The Forum was attended by over 200 political and opinion leaders, and sought to identify best practices and concrete recommendations for action. Specific topic areas included sections on “Demographic Change as Global Challenge”, a Young Experts Panel, an Executive Panel “Acting on Demographic Change”, and several local and regional focus panels.
Interview with Arne Carlsen in the Allianz Knowledge Base
Interview with Arne Carlsen in The European (in German)
