Education for the Elderly in the Asia Pacific

In many countries across the Asia Pacific region, people are adapting to the new demographic shift, but there is nonetheless much concern. This book documents the various educational approaches rendered by both public and private sectors to enable elderly individuals in their own countries to re-engage in society more inclusively, to stay longer in the labour market, and to become less dependent on the state or their families. In order to produce active, healthy, and productive aging citizens, the experiments showcased by this book highlight how adaptive action is needed across many policy areas, with emphasis on shaping structural differences in the composition and organisation of higher education systems that can better foster lifelong learning among elderly citizens. The book is a great venue to underline the interplay of the theory and practices of vastly complex challenges.

Pennee Narot is an Associate Professor of International and Development Education at the College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. She has conducted extensive research on inclusive education, and on ageing societies. Since receiving her Ph.D. in International and Development Education from the University of Pittsburgh, she has taught and conducted research in various areas such as teachers' development, non-formal and informal education, inclusive education, and aged situations analysis.

Narong Kiettikunwong is a faculty member at College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. He has a background in business administration, management information system (MIS), public administration, economics and law. In addition, he is also an attorney-at-law. Prior to joining the college, he had worked with the U.S. Department of State and several other private companies including his own-where he was a founder and CEO. His early research focused on organizational performance measurement and leadership. His current area of research interest includes education and ageing development, trust, and competition & regulation law.