19th May 2011
Baroness Greengross chaired the three day conference (12-14 May 2011) of key thought leaders around the world on ageing in developed economies, hosted by the Ditchley Foundation.
Noreen Siba, Managing Director at the ILC-UK, also attended the meeting. The conference particularly looked at the ageing of populations in developed countries, what effect it has already and how it will continue to affect these countries’ economies, societies, culture and policies. Working groups also looked at both domestic solutions and geopolitical challenges and international strategies.
More information about the conference will be available on the Ditchley Foundation website shortly.
How to address loneliness and improve worsening health conditions due to COVID-19 pandemic
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9th April 2021
New project launched in the Czech Republic to help older adults exercise from home
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7th April 2021
ILC Global Alliance Representative Urges Leveraging Digital Technology for Social Integration of Older Persons at CSocD59.
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