According to the World Bank, by 2050 the world population aged 60 years and older will reach 2.1 billion people (double the 2017 figures).

This trend is relevant not only for developed countries, where a large number of elderly people already live, but also for countries with a young population (countries in sub-Saharan Africa). Increasing life expectancy and a growing number of elderly people require innovations in all areas of public administration: from the labor market and transport to healthcare and the social security system.

The World Bank analyzed international practices in reorganizing healthcare systems taking into account new demographic challenges and the needs of the elderly. The situation in each country is unique; elderly people are a heterogeneous social group: socioeconomic status, health indicators, and living conditions vary. However, the study identified several mechanisms that can be used in various political contexts: digitalization of medical services, improving the professional competencies of medical workers, increasing funding for programs to provide medical care to the elderly, and introducing monitoring and evaluation tools.