GIA Longevity is honoured to share a new article by our President, Ambassador Luis Gallegos, addressing one of the most critical demographic transformations of our time: the transition into the era of depopulation.
In this thought-provoking reflection, Ambassador Gallegos highlights how the sharp decline in birth rates and global population ageing are reshaping traditional systems of health, education, production, and consumption — challenging countries and societies to adapt to a new intergenerational reality.
He reminds us that the era of unlimited demographic expansion is ending. Production models built on cheap, abundant labour will give way to technological transformation, while societies must urgently rethink social security, education, and labour markets.
In Ecuador, where the population is projected to peak by 2050, the Ambassador calls for national dialogue grounded in evidence, guided by academia, and free from the polarisation that hinders real progress.
At GIA Longevity, we echo this vision: only through intergenerational consensus, pragmatic policies, and collective commitment can we shape a future that ensures well-being and dignity for all in an ageing world.
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