Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity

Healthy longevity means that a person is physically, mentally, and socially functioning through middle and older ages, with a socially connected, reasonably pain-free and short period before end of life. Investing in healthy longevity could save millions of lives in low and middle income countries and extend millions more lives by 2050, resulting in enormous economic benefits. This event spotlights the World Bank’s new report “Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity: Demographic Change, Non-communicable Diseases and Human Capital.” Panelists will explore policies, lessons, and strategies to capitalize on this opportunity for individuals and societies. Find out more about the report and event speakers on World Bank Live: http://wrld.bg/gWkC50Ti6LS    • World Bank Live Replays  

AGENDA & SPEAKERS
00:00 Welcome and explainer video
- Moderator: Lina Walker, Senior Vice President, Global Thought Leadership, AARP
05:22 Discussion: What is healthy longevity? What does it mean for individuals and what impact does it have on countries’ economies?
- Mamta Murthi, Vice President for Human Development, World Bank
- George Alleyne, Director Emeritus, PAHO
- Mansour Al-Rumayyan, Ministry of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia
28:47 Discussion: What can governments do to ensure productivity and health for an aging population? Insights from Egypt, Japan and Saudi Arabia
- Khaled Abdelghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development, Minister of Health and Population, Arab Republic of Egypt
- Satoko Tanaka, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) USA Office
- Carole Osero-Ageng'o, Global Initiatives Lead and Africa Regional Representative for HelpAge International
52:00 Closing remarks

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