Asia is aging at a record pace, and beyond the 2050s, its population is projected to decline just as rapidly as it has grown. Concurrently, inequality has been found to worsen with societal age, while the generations hit by recessions at the prime of their working lives now face greater challenges in retirement adequacy. As a result, Asian societies long used to rapid growth, fiscal conservatism, and self-reliance must quickly adapt to demographic shifts, especially regarding their underserved communities. 

Aging Societies: Opportunities amid Challenges (Part 1) highlights case studies on financial and technological solutions designed to improve retirement adequacy and the eldercare ecosystem, for the elderly of today and tomorrow.