Demographic Change: Societal Changes in an Ageing Europe

Autor: Balkenende, Jan Peter
Zdroj: European View; December 2008, Vol. 7 Issue: 2 p171-177, 7p
Abstrakt: Demographic changes will drastically alter the societal balance between active and inactive individuals. As a result, Europe will shortly face substantial shortages in the labour market. This article looks at The Netherlands as a case study to demonstrate the need for close cooperation in finding solutions. The author identifies two specific untapped participant groups: the elderly (‘silver participation’), and women part-timers, which must both be encouraged to join in the workforce. There must be cooperation among governments, social partners, companies, civil society and individual citizens to have a lasting and effective impact.
Databáze: Supplemental Index