Peng DU

Dean, School of Population and Health, and Director, Institute of Gerontology, Renmin University of China

Prof Du Peng is director and professor of the Institute of Gerontology, former vice-president of Renmin University of China; vice-president, China Gerontology and Geriatrics Society; vice president of China Population Association.

He has been the board member of HelpAge International (2008-2016) and board member of United Nations International Institute on Ageing (since 2008), he served as the chair of International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics Asia/Oceania Region from 2009 to 2013.

His research interests are population ageing and ageing policies. His publications include The Process of Population Ageing in China, The Value of Older Persons, Who will support the Older Persons, Ageing Issues and Policies in EU Countries, Disabled Persons and Their Social Protection in Rural China, China’s Population in the 21st Century, China’s 20 Years in Ageing Society: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects, etc.

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Track 4.3: “The Silver Tsunami”: Can we pave the path for positive ageing?

10 Sep 2024
14:30 - 15:30
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