- Dec 01, 2020
- Lauren Hassani
Aging of a Young Nation
In the short 55 years since it gained independence, Singapore has emerged as an astonishing case study in development, overcoming a shortage of land and natural resources to transform itself into one of the world's most successful economies. Now this tiny city-state in Southeast Asia is facing its newest challenge: an aging population. With its customary focus on long-term planning, Singapore has turned its sights on adapting to (and embracing) the impending demographic shifts, creating what it calls a "nation for all ages" that can serve as a model for age-friendly practices around the world. ●
