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Written by Antonio López
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Monday, 03 November 2008 12:27 |
The changing demographic situation (in Europe over 65 are the 16,9% of the population) calls for “active ageing” policies addressing life both before and after retiring from formal work.
Furthermore has to be considered that, as indicated by the WHITE PAPER Together for Health: A Strategic Approach for the EU 2008-2013, Healthy Life Years (HLY) is now an important structural Indicator included in the Lisbon Strategy that underline how the population's life expectancy in good health – not just length of life – is a key factor also for economic growth.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 May 2009 13:13 )
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Written by Antonio López
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Monday, 03 November 2008 12:24 |
The Commission’s 2001 Communication Making a European Area of Lifelong Learning a Reality and the 2002 Council Resolution on lifelong learning stressed the importance of lifelong learning for competitiveness and employability, but also for social inclusion, active citizenship and personal development. However, with some exceptions, implementation remains weak1. Most education and training systems are still largely focused on the education and training of young people and limited progress has been made in changing systems to mirror the need for learning throughout the lifespan.
Recent research confirms the importance of investing in adult learning. Public and private benefits include greater employability, increased productivity and better-quality employment, reduced expenditure in areas such us unemployment benefits, welfare payments and early-retirement pensions, but also increased social returns in terms of improved civic participation, better health, lower incidence of criminality, and greater individual well-being and fulfilment. Research on older adults indicates that those who engage in learning are healthier, with a consequent reduction in healthcare costs.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 May 2009 13:14 )
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