Africa's Silver Economy Is the Untapped Market Governments Keep Overlooking

email facebook linkedin twitter Whatsapp African governments continue to focus on youth while the continent's elderly population is growing rapidly. Weak pension systems and limited elder care leave most seniors without adequate protection. As Africa ages, the "silver economy" could become a major source of growth and investment. As African governments marked World Population Day on July 11, many highlighted the continent's young and fast-growing population as one of its greatest economic assets. Far less attention was given to another demographic trend that is quietly reshaping the region: the rapid growth of its elderly population.