OPINION

Ageing in developing economies at a critical stage

News, Tarisa Watanagase, Published on 10/03/2017

» The world is getting older. The United Nations estimates that the proportion of people aged 60 and above will more than double to 2.1 billion in 2050 from 901 million in 2015, with accelerating ageing in developing economies acting as a key contributing factor to this trend.