Posts with tag: Demography
Building back better from Covid-19 for a greying society
Covid-19, Policies, Politics, Public healthRecognising that Indonesia's population is getting older, the government recently launched a national ageing strategy. The challenge will now be making sure its plans are actually implemented.
Contemporary Indonesian marriage: who marries whom and why it matters
Analysis, Gender, Religion, SocietyDr Ariane Utomo examines the changing nature of Indonesian marriages, and how considerations of age gap, education, ethnicity and religion play a role in partner choice.
Can Bali become a paradise for ageing?
Policies, Policy in Focus, Public healthAs Indonesia’s population ages, researchers are looking into better evidence-based policies for the elderly. Riska Dwi Astuti shares findings from an ‘elderly- and dementia-friendly community’ in Bali.
Talking Indonesia: social mobility
Society, Talking IndonesiaWhat social changes are occurring along with improved levels of education and life expectancy among young Indonesians? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Ariane Utomo in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.