Innovation for an Aging Asia—Case Studies from the Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation (HAPI)

This case study report features nearly two dozen innovations that address issues common to aging populations. These programs, policies, and products were recognized in the first three rounds of the Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation (HAPI).

Winners of 2024 Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation Announced

The winners of the 2024 Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation have been announced!

Healthy and Active Aging in Asia

A look at the critical impact of aging on Japanese and other societies. Rapid population aging is one of the key challenges faced not only by Japan but by an increasing number of ASEAN and East Asian countries. JCIE’s new program on Healthy and Active Aging in Asia aims to contribute to the promotion of bilateral and regional cooperation on aging-related challenges in Asia.

US-Japan Healthy and Resilient Aging Program

The US-Japan Healthy & Resilient Aging program promotes US-Japan collaboration on aging issues. The program will facilitate robust dialogues at the community and national levels that engage a broad spectrum of stakeholders and spark future collaboration for the benefit of both countries and the Asia-Pacific region as a whole.

WEBINAR | Disaster Preparedness and Response for Aging Populations (video available)

JCIE and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) co-hosted a webinar on how national and local government and communities can better prepare and respond to disasters, particularly in light of the impact of climate change.

ROUNDTABLE | Discussion with Governor Kuroiwa on Kanagawa’s Aging and Healthcare Policy

As part of our new US-Japan Program on Healthy and Resilient Aging, JCIE hosted a discussion between Kanagawa Governor Yuji Kuroiwa and a group of experts in the fields of global health, aging, and sustainable development.

Winners of 1st Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation Announced

The winners of the inaugural Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation were presented in a Livestream event hosted by JCIE and ERIA.

Researchers Meeting | The Impact of COVID-19 on the Cross-Border Movement of the Long-Term Care Workforce

Capitalizing on this year’s gathering in Japan of health ministers and government officials for the G20 Health Ministers’ Meeting, JCIE worked with the Government of Japan and ERIA to co-organize the 2019 AHWIN Forum as part of its program on Healthy and Active Aging in Asia.

Webinar | Building Dementia-Friendly Communities in Asia Pacific

As we face an era of global aging, the number of people living with dementia is projected to double by 2040, and the majority will be living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Such regions have fewer of the resources needed to cope with dementia-related care compared to high-income countries. As the disease progresses, increasing […]

Winners of 2021 Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation Announced

The winners of the 2021 Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation have been announced!