Consider funding advocacy to amplify social investment impact.
SECTION27's Mark Heywood speaks at the Tshikululu Social Investments Serious Social Investing 2013 workshop.
Ruth Shinoda - London Child Poverty Conference Civic Agenda
Ruth Shinoda from the Department for Education launched a consultation on better measures of child poverty. The consultation will run until February 15th 2013 and seeks input on developing a new measure of child poverty. The current relative income measure is flawed as it showed a decrease in poverty simply due to a fall in median income nationally, while absolute poverty levels remained unchanged. Individuals and organizations are invited to submit responses via email or post or online to contribute to the consultation.
This document summarizes the World Development Report 2013 published by the World Bank. It discusses the huge jobs challenge facing many developing countries due to large youth populations. It defines what constitutes a job and how jobs can drive development by reducing poverty and increasing living standards. The report examines what types of jobs may contribute more to development through productivity, social cohesion, and other factors. It proposes that policies are needed at multiple levels, including fundamentals, labor policies, and beyond labor policies, to effectively address the jobs challenge. The document encourages continued discussion on its findings through an online knowledge platform.
The OECD is examining how the two global mega-trends of population ageing and rising inequalities have been developing and interacting, both within and across generations. This work, and specifically a new report “Preventing Ageing Unequally” (to be released on 18 October), will take a life-course perspective, showing how inequalities in education, health, employment and income interact, and can result in large lifetime disparities across different groups. This discussion will focus on a policy agenda for more inclusive ageing to prevent, mitigate and cope with inequalities and ensure a better retirement for all, with policies coordinated across family, education, employment, social ministries and agencies.
Basic Income and People with Learning DifficultiesCitizen Network
Simon Duffy talked to members of Learning Disability England (LDE) about basic income and basic income plus (UBI+). These slides explain the key ideas and open up a discussion about the value of basic income to people with learning difficulties.
Nudge or Compel? Can behavioural economics tackle the digital exclusion of ol...ILC- UK
On the 29th November 2012, ILC-UK held the launch of a new report: ‘Nudge or Compel? Can behavioural economics tackle the digital exclusion of older people?’. This report, kindly supported by Nominet Trust, examines the factors which affect why older people do not get online, concentrating on behavioural choice. The launch was hosted by the Communications Consumer Panel.
Close to eight million adults in the UK have never used the internet, with the vast majority being older people. Over two fifths of those who have never been online are over 75. Previous work from ILC-UK has drawn attention to the nuances in why this digital divide continues; reporting in 2011 that for digital exclusion, factors such as psychological issues ‘appear to be more influential than material factors such as cost or lack of physical infrastructure’.
Within the last decade a strong policy trend has developed with the use of behavioural economics. Explored by Thaler and Sunstein in Nudge, this theory has been used in the development of programmes such as automatic enrolment in occupational pensions.
The introduction of the ‘digital by default’ agenda is likely to eventually result in reducing the alternative options for accessing public services and information. While resources have been funnelled into projects aiming to getting those not online connected, concerns have been raised that people who are disinclined to use the internet will be left without support and excluded from information and services.
During this event we heard from a number of experts in this area and approached the following questions:
-What potential is there for behavioural economics to ‘nudge’ people online?
-Has media literacy failed?
-Should we make more public services available exclusively online?
-How can we ensure that the digital by default agenda supports people to get online?
- How can we use digital technology in imaginative ways to re-think the challenges facing people in later life?
Ben Franklin - Older Workers in the EurozoneILC- UK
The document discusses how raising the labor force participation of older workers in Eurozone countries could help boost their economic recovery. It analyzes three scenarios: keeping participation rates at current levels, gradually increasing rates for those over 65, and gradually increasing rates for those over 50. The results show that even a gradual increase could significantly impact long-term GDP growth rates. However, raising participation alone will not be enough and must be accompanied by policies to improve workforce productivity across the region. The document also examines factors that influence longer working lives and argues that both incentives and health support are needed to harness the potential of older workers.
31Mar14 - Understanding wellbeing in old age across the world: lessons from a...ILC- UK
Global ageing is calling into question the differences between developed and developing countries.
Developing countries are seeing a growth of non-communicable diseases usually associated with affluence in wealthier countries: obesity; diabetes; cancer; heart disease; dementia; among others.
Urbanisation is posing significant challenges and opportunities, but countries like China are also seeing vast areas of rural hinterland with an increasingly ageing population.
At the same time, a complex picture of wealth and financial satisfaction is emerging across the world. The global economy is more heavily interlinked than ever before with the future economic success of the UK and wealthier countries likely to rely on the success of development in lower and middle income countries. There is a very positive story to tell about wellbeing in developing countries which is rarely heard.
Across the world, transitions are varying in pace, but a common factor facing most parts is ageing.
Focussing on ageing makes good development sense, a fact that policymakers are increasingly recognising. There has been growing interest from academics and policy makers in exploring how to best compare the impact of ageing in a global context.
HelpAge International's Global AgeWatch Index ranks countries by how well their ageing populations are faring.
The EC and UN supported Active Ageing Index (AAI) is an analytical tool that aims to help policy makers produce policies for active and healthy ageing.
The Global Aging Preparedness Index (GAP) was developed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ with financial support from Prudential plc. The GAP Index seeks to inform the policy debate about global aging and focus attention on the need for constructive reform.
Following introductory remarks from Chris Roles of Age International, Jessica Watson of ILC-UK presented new work using a major international dataset – the World Values Survey – about levels of self-reported financial satisfaction. Analysing data from 56 countries over six continents, these findings throw new light on levels of financial satisfaction within and between countries. This analysis has been made possible by the ESRC SDAI initiative
This document discusses Singapore's youth population and their characteristics. It notes that there are approximately 1.1 million youth aged 15-35 in Singapore, split evenly between males and females. The largest ethnic groups are Chinese, Malays and Indians. Most youth complete secondary school or higher education. The document also outlines key aspects of Singaporean youth including their aspirations, sentiments at different ages, confidence levels, social participation rates, volunteerism, and civic engagement. It suggests that while youth are generally doing well, there is room for improvement in strengthening their sense of agency and ensuring all youth feel positively connected to their communities and country.
Ruth Shinoda - London Child Poverty Conference Civic Agenda
Ruth Shinoda from the Department for Education launched a consultation on better measures of child poverty. The consultation will run until February 15th 2013 and seeks input on developing a new measure of child poverty. The current relative income measure is flawed as it showed a decrease in poverty simply due to a fall in median income nationally, while absolute poverty levels remained unchanged. Individuals and organizations are invited to submit responses via email or post or online to contribute to the consultation.
This document summarizes the World Development Report 2013 published by the World Bank. It discusses the huge jobs challenge facing many developing countries due to large youth populations. It defines what constitutes a job and how jobs can drive development by reducing poverty and increasing living standards. The report examines what types of jobs may contribute more to development through productivity, social cohesion, and other factors. It proposes that policies are needed at multiple levels, including fundamentals, labor policies, and beyond labor policies, to effectively address the jobs challenge. The document encourages continued discussion on its findings through an online knowledge platform.
The OECD is examining how the two global mega-trends of population ageing and rising inequalities have been developing and interacting, both within and across generations. This work, and specifically a new report “Preventing Ageing Unequally” (to be released on 18 October), will take a life-course perspective, showing how inequalities in education, health, employment and income interact, and can result in large lifetime disparities across different groups. This discussion will focus on a policy agenda for more inclusive ageing to prevent, mitigate and cope with inequalities and ensure a better retirement for all, with policies coordinated across family, education, employment, social ministries and agencies.
Basic Income and People with Learning DifficultiesCitizen Network
Simon Duffy talked to members of Learning Disability England (LDE) about basic income and basic income plus (UBI+). These slides explain the key ideas and open up a discussion about the value of basic income to people with learning difficulties.
Nudge or Compel? Can behavioural economics tackle the digital exclusion of ol...ILC- UK
On the 29th November 2012, ILC-UK held the launch of a new report: ‘Nudge or Compel? Can behavioural economics tackle the digital exclusion of older people?’. This report, kindly supported by Nominet Trust, examines the factors which affect why older people do not get online, concentrating on behavioural choice. The launch was hosted by the Communications Consumer Panel.
Close to eight million adults in the UK have never used the internet, with the vast majority being older people. Over two fifths of those who have never been online are over 75. Previous work from ILC-UK has drawn attention to the nuances in why this digital divide continues; reporting in 2011 that for digital exclusion, factors such as psychological issues ‘appear to be more influential than material factors such as cost or lack of physical infrastructure’.
Within the last decade a strong policy trend has developed with the use of behavioural economics. Explored by Thaler and Sunstein in Nudge, this theory has been used in the development of programmes such as automatic enrolment in occupational pensions.
The introduction of the ‘digital by default’ agenda is likely to eventually result in reducing the alternative options for accessing public services and information. While resources have been funnelled into projects aiming to getting those not online connected, concerns have been raised that people who are disinclined to use the internet will be left without support and excluded from information and services.
During this event we heard from a number of experts in this area and approached the following questions:
-What potential is there for behavioural economics to ‘nudge’ people online?
-Has media literacy failed?
-Should we make more public services available exclusively online?
-How can we ensure that the digital by default agenda supports people to get online?
- How can we use digital technology in imaginative ways to re-think the challenges facing people in later life?
Ben Franklin - Older Workers in the EurozoneILC- UK
The document discusses how raising the labor force participation of older workers in Eurozone countries could help boost their economic recovery. It analyzes three scenarios: keeping participation rates at current levels, gradually increasing rates for those over 65, and gradually increasing rates for those over 50. The results show that even a gradual increase could significantly impact long-term GDP growth rates. However, raising participation alone will not be enough and must be accompanied by policies to improve workforce productivity across the region. The document also examines factors that influence longer working lives and argues that both incentives and health support are needed to harness the potential of older workers.
31Mar14 - Understanding wellbeing in old age across the world: lessons from a...ILC- UK
Global ageing is calling into question the differences between developed and developing countries.
Developing countries are seeing a growth of non-communicable diseases usually associated with affluence in wealthier countries: obesity; diabetes; cancer; heart disease; dementia; among others.
Urbanisation is posing significant challenges and opportunities, but countries like China are also seeing vast areas of rural hinterland with an increasingly ageing population.
At the same time, a complex picture of wealth and financial satisfaction is emerging across the world. The global economy is more heavily interlinked than ever before with the future economic success of the UK and wealthier countries likely to rely on the success of development in lower and middle income countries. There is a very positive story to tell about wellbeing in developing countries which is rarely heard.
Across the world, transitions are varying in pace, but a common factor facing most parts is ageing.
Focussing on ageing makes good development sense, a fact that policymakers are increasingly recognising. There has been growing interest from academics and policy makers in exploring how to best compare the impact of ageing in a global context.
HelpAge International's Global AgeWatch Index ranks countries by how well their ageing populations are faring.
The EC and UN supported Active Ageing Index (AAI) is an analytical tool that aims to help policy makers produce policies for active and healthy ageing.
The Global Aging Preparedness Index (GAP) was developed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ with financial support from Prudential plc. The GAP Index seeks to inform the policy debate about global aging and focus attention on the need for constructive reform.
Following introductory remarks from Chris Roles of Age International, Jessica Watson of ILC-UK presented new work using a major international dataset – the World Values Survey – about levels of self-reported financial satisfaction. Analysing data from 56 countries over six continents, these findings throw new light on levels of financial satisfaction within and between countries. This analysis has been made possible by the ESRC SDAI initiative
This document discusses Singapore's youth population and their characteristics. It notes that there are approximately 1.1 million youth aged 15-35 in Singapore, split evenly between males and females. The largest ethnic groups are Chinese, Malays and Indians. Most youth complete secondary school or higher education. The document also outlines key aspects of Singaporean youth including their aspirations, sentiments at different ages, confidence levels, social participation rates, volunteerism, and civic engagement. It suggests that while youth are generally doing well, there is room for improvement in strengthening their sense of agency and ensuring all youth feel positively connected to their communities and country.
At the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s annual Economic Forum on May 29, 2018, Director of Global Economic Attitudes Bruce Stokes presented findings from a Pew Research Center survey of OECD Economic Forum attendees. The invitation-only online survey, which focused on views of economic conditions, faith in the multilateral system and the future of work, was completed by 269 Forum attendees between April 26 and May 22, 2018. Some of the results from this survey of thought leaders were compared to results from surveys of the public, which were conducted in 32 countries as part of the 2017 Global Attitudes Survey.
Social Connections and Wellbeing in Later LifeILC- UK
The study examined the relationship between caregiving transitions and emotional well-being among older adults using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). It found that among older women, long-term caregiving was associated with decreased quality of life and increased depressive symptoms over time. Cessation of caregiving duties was also linked to poorer emotional well-being. The findings suggest caregiving takes an emotional toll and highlight the need for support during different stages of a caregiving career.
Maximising the potential of the UK's ageing population. Lessons from Asia and...ILC- UK
On Wednesday, 20th April 2016, the International Longevity Centre - UK and the Global Aging Institute hosted a roundtable discussion in the House of Lords on how the UK can maximise the potential of its ageing population, supported by Prudential Plc.
The discussion focused on a range of topics emerging from the Global Aging Institute's research in East Asia, including how different Asian countries address productivity challenges, changing dependency ratios, gender disparities and the changing nature of intergenerational dependence.
These topics were also considered in relation to ageing societies across Europe, at a roundtable discussion with European Commissioners held in Brussels on Thursday, 21st April 2016.
22May2017 - If young people ruled the world...DEBATEILC- UK
An ILC-UK Partners Programme Debate: If young people ruled the world?... Maximising the voice of younger people in an ageing society
Economics of Age,Equality and Human Rights,Future of Age,Intergenerational
Wednesday, 22nd May 2017; 08:30 (for 09:00) - 11:00, Great Hall, Chartered Insurance Institute, 20 Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HY, Chair by Baroness Sally Greengross OBE
The asquith group case study some statisticsasalarsson
According to statistics, 21% of young Australians do not complete secondary school, and those who do not finish are far more likely to be unemployed. In 2011, 35% of 20-24 year olds in Victoria whose highest level was Year 11 or below were unemployed or not in the workforce. Youth unemployment rates are at their highest since the 1990s in Australia and Victoria. Disengagement from education and unemployment among youth are costly, estimated to cost Australia $2.6 billion per year in higher social welfare, health, and crime prevention costs as well as lower tax revenue and productivity. Inner metropolitan areas of Melbourne also experience issues, with the Education Engagement Partnership encountering 40% of young people they assisted in 2014
08May14 - Community Matters: Are our communities ready for ageing?ILC- UK
As the population ages, an increasing number of people will be growing older and continuing to live in communities around the country. Many of our communities are ill-prepared for both the varying needs of older people ageing in place and the future increase in numbers of older people who will need appropriate housing, transport and services. The local elections in May also bring these issues into focus for elected representatives who will be seeking to prepare their areas for these challenges and give the best opportunities for good ageing to their constituents.
At this event we heard results of a series of three solutions-focussed policy discussions held by ILC-UK and Age UK. These discussions have looked at three distinct aspects of communities – from living at home, to getting out and about and the activities and amenities available (or missing) in our communities. We will be discussing a forthcoming report summarising the fresh thinking and practical suggestions for policy makers, local government and community groups gathered from these sessions.
The conference also included sessions on research and information on this topic, and what needs to be done to take action in our communities. All sessions will feature opportunities for attendees to participate in the discussion and add their views on where priorities for action should be focussed.
Every person aspires to a good life. But what does “a good or a better life” mean? The second edition of How’s Life? paints a comprehensive picture of well-being in OECD countries and other major economies, by looking at people’s material living conditions and quality of life across the population. In addition, the report contains in-depth studies of four key cross-cutting issues in well-being that are particularly relevant: how has well-being evolved during the global economic and financial crisis?; how big are gender differences in well-being?; how can we assess well-being in the workplace?; and how to define and measure the sustainability of well-being over time?
21Jan4 - I can't afford to die - Managing the cost of dying in an ageing soc...ILC- UK
The document summarizes a discussion event on managing the costs of dying in an aging society. It provides an agenda for the event including speakers from organizations like Cruse Bereavement Care, Sun Life Direct, and Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The speakers will discuss issues like rising funeral costs, gaps in state support for funerals, and the need for individuals and families to plan financially for end of life. Research presented will examine projections that the total cost of dying in England and Wales could triple by 2037 due to rising costs and an increasing number of deaths. Questions will focus on understanding and reducing the costs associated with dying, end of life, bereavement, and the roles of public, private, and
How Do OECD Forum Attendees Compare With General Publics Around the World on ...Pew Research Center
This document summarizes the findings of a survey comparing the views of 358 attendees of the OECD Forum with general public opinion in various countries on issues related to the future economy and democracy. Key findings include:
- OECD Forum attendees were more pessimistic than the general public about children's economic prospects and job security in the future. Both groups agreed automation will increase, but attendees saw more positive impacts while many publics saw negative impacts.
- Attendees and Americans disagreed on whether automation is good or bad, with attendees viewing it more positively. Both were more concerned than enthusiastic about algorithms evaluating job candidates.
- Attendees and Americans held similar views about robot caregivers but differed in views about which jobs
We invited experts from the field of public health and dementia to discuss the growing interest in dementia risk reduction and the implications of a new paper launched at the event entitled 'Preventing dementia: a provocation. How can we do more to prevent dementia, save lives and reduce avoidable costs?'
Building on the momentum of the Blackfriars Consensus from Public Health England and the UK Health Forum on “promoting brain health and reducing risks for dementia in the population”, we are keen to stimulate debate and discussion about how we could tackle dementia risk factors at scale and the potential economic, health and societal benefits of dementia risk reduction.
The provocation to be launched on the day posits that we can have a significant impact on reducing the number of people who will develop dementia. The paper identifies a number of risk factors for dementia that are amenable to intervention and have modelled the impact of matching the best-practice interventions on reducing the six main risk factors from global case studies. It is estimated that over the 27-year period from 2013-2040 this could prevent nearly 3 million people developing dementia in the UK. This would reduce the costs to the state in the UK by £42.9 billion (calculated from 2013 and 2040, minus any associated costs of intervention).
We see this paper as a provocation and a starting point for more detailed and rigorous research in this field, and are keen to hear views on further research gaps in this area and other research and policy analysis being carried out.
Speakers included Rebecca Wood (Alzheimer's Research UK), Sally-Marie Bamford (ILC-UK), Phil Hope (Improving Care), Keiran Brett (Improving Care), Shirley Cramer (The Royal Society for Public Health), Dr Charles Alessi (Public Health England), Johan Vos (Alzheimer's Disease International).
From Education to Employment: Bridging the Job Market GapPeter Vogel
Slides for our webinar at Making Cents International.
Summary:
Youth unemployment is one of the greatest and most complex challenges of our time, and among many other factors, the widening gap between the education system and the labor market is a driving force of youth unemployment in many countries. Due to the complexity of the issue, the resolution of global youth unemployment requires the collective effort of a variety of stakeholders, including educators, public policy and employers. This webinar takes a deep dive into the crisis and seeks to disentangle the factors and actors that collectively led to it. Moreover, it provides insights into challenges and opportunities that arise at the intersection of the education system and the labor market. To conclude, it offers a variety of creative ideas for how each and everyone of us can get actively involved in his or her daily function to help and tackle youth unemployment.
Reducing the Proportion of 16-18 year olds NEETMike Blamires
The document discusses efforts to reduce the proportion of 16-18 year olds in the UK who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). It notes that being NEET is a waste of potential and can lead to negative long-term outcomes. The government has set a target to reduce the NEET rate by 2 percentage points by 2010 through interventions like tracking, guidance, tailored support programs, and increasing participation in education and training. While participation in learning is at a record high, the NEET rate has risen, impacted by economic factors like rising unemployment.
Government support for the self-employed in the UK has crashed, as for the first time ever more women than men have started working for themselves. With lower than ever investment or support, is this new generation of enterprising women being set-up to fail?
'How can we support older workers?' an ILC-UK European policy debate, support...ILC- UK
Tuesday 3rd September, M&G, Governor’s House, Laurence Pountney Hill, London, EC4R 0HH, 16:00 for a 16:30 start – 18:30
Featuring Steve Webb MP (Minister for Pensions); Christopher Brooks (Age UK) and David Sinclair (ILC-UK), presenting findings from a new policy review of European innovations in supporting longer working lives. Chaired by Baroness Greengross, CEO, ILC-UK and cross-bench peer
Europe needs older workers. Its long-term ageing population and recent economic hardships are creating huge fiscal and demographic pressures - pressures which could be greatly relieved if it can encourage its workers to remain in work for longer.
How is this to be achieved?
The European Union recently launched its Europe 2020 strategy which set employment targets of 75% for workers aged 20-64. However, with the old-age dependency ratio for the EU28 predicted to climb over 50% by 2050, much more still needs to be done.
In this event we will hear UK and EU perspectives on how older workers can be supported, with contributions from Steve Webb MP, the UK Minister for Pensions; and Christopher Brooks (Age UK)
To inform this debate, ILC-UK launched a report at the event, supported by Prudential, which shares key policy approaches being taken across to support older workers.
The document discusses ISODEC's work engaging communities in social accountability and budget advocacy in Ghana and beyond. Key points include:
1. ISODEC promotes citizens' engagement with governments to secure autonomous development and resource rights.
2. Their strategies include empowering communities, strategic engagement with legislatures and bridging different sectors.
3. Through research, forums and training, ISODEC has popularized budget and policy advocacy, finding issues like unequal infrastructure and services between regions.
4. Future plans include expanding their work to more West African countries and establishing a fiscal policy research institute.
Converting research into advocacy from Ilm Ideas on Slide Shareilmideas
This document provides an overview of a workshop on converting research into advocacy. It includes information on advocacy strategies and formats, case studies, and exercises. Research tools used by grantees are summarized, including interviews, focus groups, and surveys. Key skills for using research for advocacy are identified, such as analyzing situations, identifying targets, and developing advocacy plans. Organizational capacity for research and advocacy is assessed. The purpose and definitions of advocacy are outlined. Steps for advocacy strategy formulation are presented, including selecting issues and understanding stakeholders. The document provides examples of advocacy at different levels from village to national.
Improve Your PPC Team's Accountability - HeroConf 2016Workshop Digital
Andrew Miller shares tips for PPC managers, analysts, and clients to assess and improve their team's communication and results. Accountability is key to building a strong team and retaining long-term relationships.
This presentation introduces policy influencing principles (policy influencing continuum and CLASP principles) and different levels of accountability in the context of the Watershed - empowering citizens programme. A distinction is made between social, financial and political accountability. Within the Watershed programme, there are three levels of accountability: local/national, international and The Netherlands. Budget tracking in Bangladesh and the Sanitation & Water for All (SWA) multi-stakeholder platform are examples of the first accountability two levels. In the Netherlands, Dutch civil society organisations (CSOs) are tracking the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) aid commitments of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A key message is that both monitoring services and monitoring budgets / financial flows are important for evidence-based advocacy.
Presented by Roel Blesgraaf (Simavi) on 6 July 2016 at the IRC event: "Accountability tools to improve WASH service delivery", in The Hague.
This presentation focuses on functionality of rural water supply and the role of accountability. It highlights experiences and lessons learned from SNV projects in Nepal and Tanzania. In Nepal SNV developed a Social Accountability (SA) toolkit, which included the Community Score Card, social audit and public hearing tools. Presented by Jessie Bokhoven (SNV) on 6 July 2016 at the IRC event: "Accountability tools to improve WASH service delivery" in The Hague.
At the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s annual Economic Forum on May 29, 2018, Director of Global Economic Attitudes Bruce Stokes presented findings from a Pew Research Center survey of OECD Economic Forum attendees. The invitation-only online survey, which focused on views of economic conditions, faith in the multilateral system and the future of work, was completed by 269 Forum attendees between April 26 and May 22, 2018. Some of the results from this survey of thought leaders were compared to results from surveys of the public, which were conducted in 32 countries as part of the 2017 Global Attitudes Survey.
Social Connections and Wellbeing in Later LifeILC- UK
The study examined the relationship between caregiving transitions and emotional well-being among older adults using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). It found that among older women, long-term caregiving was associated with decreased quality of life and increased depressive symptoms over time. Cessation of caregiving duties was also linked to poorer emotional well-being. The findings suggest caregiving takes an emotional toll and highlight the need for support during different stages of a caregiving career.
Maximising the potential of the UK's ageing population. Lessons from Asia and...ILC- UK
On Wednesday, 20th April 2016, the International Longevity Centre - UK and the Global Aging Institute hosted a roundtable discussion in the House of Lords on how the UK can maximise the potential of its ageing population, supported by Prudential Plc.
The discussion focused on a range of topics emerging from the Global Aging Institute's research in East Asia, including how different Asian countries address productivity challenges, changing dependency ratios, gender disparities and the changing nature of intergenerational dependence.
These topics were also considered in relation to ageing societies across Europe, at a roundtable discussion with European Commissioners held in Brussels on Thursday, 21st April 2016.
22May2017 - If young people ruled the world...DEBATEILC- UK
An ILC-UK Partners Programme Debate: If young people ruled the world?... Maximising the voice of younger people in an ageing society
Economics of Age,Equality and Human Rights,Future of Age,Intergenerational
Wednesday, 22nd May 2017; 08:30 (for 09:00) - 11:00, Great Hall, Chartered Insurance Institute, 20 Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HY, Chair by Baroness Sally Greengross OBE
The asquith group case study some statisticsasalarsson
According to statistics, 21% of young Australians do not complete secondary school, and those who do not finish are far more likely to be unemployed. In 2011, 35% of 20-24 year olds in Victoria whose highest level was Year 11 or below were unemployed or not in the workforce. Youth unemployment rates are at their highest since the 1990s in Australia and Victoria. Disengagement from education and unemployment among youth are costly, estimated to cost Australia $2.6 billion per year in higher social welfare, health, and crime prevention costs as well as lower tax revenue and productivity. Inner metropolitan areas of Melbourne also experience issues, with the Education Engagement Partnership encountering 40% of young people they assisted in 2014
08May14 - Community Matters: Are our communities ready for ageing?ILC- UK
As the population ages, an increasing number of people will be growing older and continuing to live in communities around the country. Many of our communities are ill-prepared for both the varying needs of older people ageing in place and the future increase in numbers of older people who will need appropriate housing, transport and services. The local elections in May also bring these issues into focus for elected representatives who will be seeking to prepare their areas for these challenges and give the best opportunities for good ageing to their constituents.
At this event we heard results of a series of three solutions-focussed policy discussions held by ILC-UK and Age UK. These discussions have looked at three distinct aspects of communities – from living at home, to getting out and about and the activities and amenities available (or missing) in our communities. We will be discussing a forthcoming report summarising the fresh thinking and practical suggestions for policy makers, local government and community groups gathered from these sessions.
The conference also included sessions on research and information on this topic, and what needs to be done to take action in our communities. All sessions will feature opportunities for attendees to participate in the discussion and add their views on where priorities for action should be focussed.
Every person aspires to a good life. But what does “a good or a better life” mean? The second edition of How’s Life? paints a comprehensive picture of well-being in OECD countries and other major economies, by looking at people’s material living conditions and quality of life across the population. In addition, the report contains in-depth studies of four key cross-cutting issues in well-being that are particularly relevant: how has well-being evolved during the global economic and financial crisis?; how big are gender differences in well-being?; how can we assess well-being in the workplace?; and how to define and measure the sustainability of well-being over time?
21Jan4 - I can't afford to die - Managing the cost of dying in an ageing soc...ILC- UK
The document summarizes a discussion event on managing the costs of dying in an aging society. It provides an agenda for the event including speakers from organizations like Cruse Bereavement Care, Sun Life Direct, and Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The speakers will discuss issues like rising funeral costs, gaps in state support for funerals, and the need for individuals and families to plan financially for end of life. Research presented will examine projections that the total cost of dying in England and Wales could triple by 2037 due to rising costs and an increasing number of deaths. Questions will focus on understanding and reducing the costs associated with dying, end of life, bereavement, and the roles of public, private, and
How Do OECD Forum Attendees Compare With General Publics Around the World on ...Pew Research Center
This document summarizes the findings of a survey comparing the views of 358 attendees of the OECD Forum with general public opinion in various countries on issues related to the future economy and democracy. Key findings include:
- OECD Forum attendees were more pessimistic than the general public about children's economic prospects and job security in the future. Both groups agreed automation will increase, but attendees saw more positive impacts while many publics saw negative impacts.
- Attendees and Americans disagreed on whether automation is good or bad, with attendees viewing it more positively. Both were more concerned than enthusiastic about algorithms evaluating job candidates.
- Attendees and Americans held similar views about robot caregivers but differed in views about which jobs
We invited experts from the field of public health and dementia to discuss the growing interest in dementia risk reduction and the implications of a new paper launched at the event entitled 'Preventing dementia: a provocation. How can we do more to prevent dementia, save lives and reduce avoidable costs?'
Building on the momentum of the Blackfriars Consensus from Public Health England and the UK Health Forum on “promoting brain health and reducing risks for dementia in the population”, we are keen to stimulate debate and discussion about how we could tackle dementia risk factors at scale and the potential economic, health and societal benefits of dementia risk reduction.
The provocation to be launched on the day posits that we can have a significant impact on reducing the number of people who will develop dementia. The paper identifies a number of risk factors for dementia that are amenable to intervention and have modelled the impact of matching the best-practice interventions on reducing the six main risk factors from global case studies. It is estimated that over the 27-year period from 2013-2040 this could prevent nearly 3 million people developing dementia in the UK. This would reduce the costs to the state in the UK by £42.9 billion (calculated from 2013 and 2040, minus any associated costs of intervention).
We see this paper as a provocation and a starting point for more detailed and rigorous research in this field, and are keen to hear views on further research gaps in this area and other research and policy analysis being carried out.
Speakers included Rebecca Wood (Alzheimer's Research UK), Sally-Marie Bamford (ILC-UK), Phil Hope (Improving Care), Keiran Brett (Improving Care), Shirley Cramer (The Royal Society for Public Health), Dr Charles Alessi (Public Health England), Johan Vos (Alzheimer's Disease International).
From Education to Employment: Bridging the Job Market GapPeter Vogel
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Summary:
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How is this to be achieved?
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Step Seven of the Accountability in Action training kit.
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Be your own devil's advocate - Serious Social Investing 2013
1. CSI and Social Justice advocacy:
What are you afraid of?
Indicators of serious social investment
Presentation by Mark Heywood, Director, SECTION27
Tshikululu, Serious Social Investing workshop, 14 March 2013
2. Overview
+ The state of the nation
+ The constitutional imperative for advocacy and the NDP
+ How serious is serious social investing?
+ CSI practice in 2012
+ A case study of the outcomes of advocacy in education:
+ The Limpopo text books „saga‟ and its aftermath
+ Civil society, advocacy and social justice: what and who
are we talking about?
+ Building social fabric and accountability
+ Achievements/impact of civil society
+ What is serious social investing?
4. The Constitution
+ Preamble:
+ Heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on
democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights;
+ Founding Provisions:
+ Human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of
human rights and freedoms.
+ Bill of Rights:
+ Applies to all, including “juristic persons”
+ Freedom of expression
+ Assembly, demonstration and petition
+ Freedom of association
+ Political rights – Right to campaign for a political party or cause
5. The National Development Plan,
2012
+ Citizens active in
their own
development:
+ “active citizenry and
social activism is
necessary for
democracy and
development to
flourish.”
NDP, Executive Summary p 27
6. How does social investment relate
to the Constitutional vision?
+ According to the CSI handbook, 15th edition,
2012:
+ Total CSI in 2012 = R6.9 bn, 5.4% increase after inflation adjustment (broad
definition; narrow definition limited to expenditure =5.1bn)
+ R2.9bn or 40% of the overall spend is on education; education is supported by
93% of companies
+ Health has dropped from 68% to 40% of companies
+ “the shift towards education comes largely at the expense of
health expenditure, which at 12% of CSI expenditure in 2012
has shown a significant decline over the past three years
(spending on health and HIV/Aids accounted for 19% of CSI
expenditure in 2009).” (p 36)
7. Safe social investment?
+ Corporates contribute almost ¼ of NPO funding,
while govt approx 20%
+ Trialogue‟s CSI research in 2012 showed that
whilst 9% of NPOs engage in advocacy, just
over 40% of corporate will not fund it
+ Foreign donors contribute 1/5 of funding of
NGOs surveyed (but 90% when it comes to
advocacy)
+ TAC
+ SECTION27
9. Progressive deterioration in
numeracy
Grade 2012 2011
Grade % above 50 % 1 68 63
1 77% 2 57 55
2 68% 3 41 28
3 36% 4 37 28
4 26% 5 30 28
5 16% 6 27 30
6 11% 9 13 *
9 2%
Source: ANA, 2012 report
Learners start off in the system fairly well. But as they progress in the
education system their performance declines drastically.
Source: Equal Education
10. Learner retention : Percentage of young people who enter the
school system and leave it with an employable qualification
Source: Equal Education
11. Sensory deprivation:
Learners shut out of the modern
world
+ Census @ Schools, 2009:
+ 69% of schools had a maths teacher
+ Less than 25% had a library
+ Only 53% had a computer
+ 15% had access to email or the internet
+ In the community: 35% had access to a
library, 31% access to a computer and 20%
access to the internet
13. Effects of civil society advocacy
+ In 2012 SECTION27 invested:
+ One attorney
+ One research fellow
+ One advocate
+ A lot of energy and ingenuity
+ Less than R2m
14. What were the results?
+ 1,2 million text books delivered to grades
1,2,3,10
+ Recommendations of a Presidential enquiry
+ Books delivered largely on time in 2013
nationally
+ Agreement with S27 on a furniture provision
plan and toilet and sanitation renovation plan
+ National political focus on education & growing
social pressure
16. Who is civil society & what is its
interest in social justice?
Opponents …. Friends …
“Counter-revolutionaries; neo-
liberals; anti-majoritarians”
17. Impact: If it was not for activism...
+ Two million people would not
be on ARVs
+ The Umtata medicines depot
would have collapsed in 2012
+ 1,2 million text books would
not have been delivered in
2013 in Limpopo
+ An R60m plan for school
toilets would not be being
implemented in Limpopo
+ Corruption Watch would not
exist
18. What is serious social investing?
+ Investment in social goods and
accountability
+ Building social fabric not just
providing social goods
+ Bravery in investment decisions
+ Innovation
+ Risk taking
“Funding of advocacy to amplify social investment impact..” funding of activism “against” government, and how corporates can and whether they should fund this?“The Limpopo text books issue is a good one to look at, because many companies fund school improvement programmes in Limpopo. Should they also fund the kind of work Section 27 and others do to improve the system. How do they do this and still stay on the right side of government – is there a trade off?”
Why is support for social justice a business imperative?
Refer to Trevor Manuel interview with the maverick
Refer comments by Mamphele in introduction to 2011 CSI Handbook: “We are under-performing when it comes to the impact of CSI on our society… fragmented once off projects.. Driven by a compliance culture, not by a vision of sustainable investment in the country we all passionately want to live in.”
But civil society is struggling to fund its activities. See p 38 of the CSI handbook. NPOs with income of R500,000 to R20m all experienced either a decrease or a stagnation in funding. However, there is a need for much better monitoring of NGO funding trends, who & what sectors are being affected.