In collaboration withWORLDMercerECONOMICFORUMFuture-Proofing theLongevityEconomy.Innovations and Kev IrendsWHITEPAPERMARCH2025
Innovations andKey Trends,ForewordHaleh NazeriGrahamPearced,LongevityEconomy,peniord Economic Forumpears increasingly fragmented, butand individuals in the years ahead. It als.showcasesinovative solutions that are leadybeing implemented by countries, businesses andoraanizations toorepareforthe futureWhile the challenges are significant, they also presentstems, with profound implications for individualsp develop systems that are morebusinesses and governmentsalkeesilient and sustainable for thewho have traditionally benefited, but also for thosehewho were left out of social contracts the first timeeratiorae gratelul tourmultisakeholder consatium,across business, the public sector,academia for their contributions, e of the most important topics to consider:. We looking this demographic transition is the economiavill continue tongerIPFuture-Profing theLongeityEeonomy, Inmovatonsand Kfy Tfends
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