Ageing Policy and Practice in Asian Contexts
About This Course
This course guides learners through a range of key issues that are faced by Asian societies with population ageing and encourages them to critically appraise specific policy responses and to identify practical lessons to be learned from the experiences of countries experiencing rapid and advanced ageing.
This course draws on the experiences of mainly Asian countries to provide learners with a grounded understanding of ageing policies in multiple areas of ageing. Learners will delve into the evidence-based public policy-making process, distinguishing between types of policy instruments, the challenges of implementation and their impacts on the wellbeing of the elderly.
What You'll Learn
1. Describe political and economic philosophies that shape public policy.
2. Evaluate policy instruments, the stages of policy making and trade-offs involved. Analyse challenges in ageing-related policies and practices.
3. Discuss the role of technology in improving elderly wellbeing.
4. Identify and explore opportunities for integrating ageing concerns into broader public policy strategies.
5. Discuss the tools to design, evaluate and implement policies that address the multifaceted needs of ageing populations.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should possess:
A good bachelor’s degree (with an IELTS score of 6.0; or TOEFL internet based score of 85 if the medium of instruction was not in English); and
a passion for working with older people or on ageing-related matters.