Research Areas

The project aims to consider, in the case of Spain, the role of training in reducing the impact of aging on the population, particularly on the possibilities to continue working, the quality of life of the older population and the good use of opportunities. It will also consider how public policies, including those related to education (OECD 2017; UNECE 2021), can influence such effects.

The project will address the following questions: How much training do people over the age of 55 receive in Spain? How much of the demand of educational facilities is currently being met by the elderly? What effect will aging have on the labor market in Spain? What effects does digitalization have on the need for the elderly to update their skills? What sets Spain apart from other European countries? What policies can the administrations apply to support the training of the elderly, promote the continuation of their working life, boost their productivity and encourage them to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle?