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The Aging Readiness & Competitiveness Report: Media Briefing Highlights

On September 24, 2018, AARP and Foreign Policy Analytics launched the Aging Readiness & Competitiveness (ARC) Initiative at the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2018. Here are highlights from the media briefing focusing on 10 countries — Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Lebanon, Mauritius, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore and Taiwan. These smaller countries in particular have proven nimble and innovative in adjusting their economies and societies to find solutions for the challenges of ageing and the opportunities of longevity.

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Led by a progressive mayor, Akita City positioned itself early on as an age-friendly leader in Japan. A special team at City Hall is dedicated to just this—creating a better, more livable place for people of all ages.

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