APRU Population Ageing Research Hub

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Summary

The Pacific Rim countries have such diverse range of demographic changes that is probably unsurpassed by anywhere in the world. Furthermore, our economic growth and health development allow our populations to live longer and healthier, although the fertility rate is declining. Japan is the front runner of such trend and has the highest proportion of elderly people in the world. This demographic change is having great consequences in every part of the society. To know more about the impact, both positive and negative, of population aging and to solve the problems or harness the opportunities require multi-sectoral research and education, which perfectly fit the interest of APRU (Association of Pacific Rim Universities) members. We need to discuss the impact of population aging and to share solutions among us. During 2018-2020, Keio is hosting the Hub of Population Ageing Research We will work with member universities to share the best practices and showcase research, to engage with governments and industries, and to stimulate new and relevant research collaborations. With this broad objective, the Hub will organize an annual conference and support workshops/meetings organized by member universities. The planned activities in 2019 include: (1) The 10th APRU Population Aging Conference at Keio University on October 13th - 14th; (2) Contribution to G20 Health Ministers' Meeting in Okayama on October 19th - 20th, Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia and Nikkei Super Active Ageing Society Conference　(3) Facilitation of Collaborative Research funded by the WHO Kobe Center and others.

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