This publication stems from annual colloquium organised by the Institut des Amériques (IdA) in collaboration with the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), the EU-LAC Foundation, and the French Development Agency (AFD).
The 2024 edition focused on analysing the dynamics of ageing, as well as the institutional and local responses implemented in light of these transformations. By intersecting demographic, social, and territorial perspectives, these dynamics are examined and the reflections they generate are explored in relation to public policies and social solidarities. The preparation of this document was scientifically coordinated by Blandine Destremau (CNRS) and Julie Tréguier (DIW Berlin).
This event formed part of the Latin America and Caribbean Weeks (SALC), aimed at promoting analysis and strengthening bi-regional relations between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It also encourages dialogue among experts from the academic and scientific fields, diplomacy, public administration, business, and civil society around contemporary issues.
The 2024 edition took place in a context of accelerated demographic transition, where population ageing poses a significant challenge for Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. This phenomenon—resulting from declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancy—profoundly transforms social and economic structures. Ultimately, it presents challenges for public policy in terms of social protection, healthcare provision, and the inclusion of older people in society.