How to change the old population industry?
- Population age in Turkey. This is often discussed through social security systems or health expenses. But the effects of demographic conversion are not limited to it. Many areas from the labor market to production models are directly affected by this change.
Published by TSKB Economic Research, the report titled “Rethink Development in the Ageed World” examines what it means in terms of the industrial policies of the aged population. According to the report, one of the decisive elements of economic growth and competitiveness in the next period will be qualified human resources.
[[T]]] [In the new industrial period, human factor stands out]
] Most often machines, factories and production lines come from the industry. However, the report pays attention to the re-centered role of the human factor in the understanding of the new industry.
] When converting automation and digitalization production processes, which products will be developed, how technologies will be used and how innovative solutions will arise greatly depend on human capital. Therefore, not only technology investments in the industry of the future, training, skills development and qualified workforce are critical.
Turkey quickly ages
The projections included in the report show that Turkey will enter a accelerated aging process for the next 25 years.
While many high income countries experience similar conversions in longer time zones, Turkey will encounter significant demographic changes in less time.. This situation will directly affect the structure and work force market of the population in the working age.
Aging according to the research should not only be seen as the subject of social policies. Long-term planning in many areas from the educational system to industrial policies.
Sanayi turns into technology and society]
Another point that the report takes care of is the strong relationship between the industry, technology and society.
This three areas are not independent. When technological developments change production models, social transformations also reshape the structure of work force and economic needs. Today, there are significant changes in these three areas. [
That’s why demographic conversion is worth only through population data Tags; It is highlighted that education should be evaluated with titles such as skills development, active ageing and social participation.
There is a man in the center of the child[
The basic message of the report is clear: the industry policies of the future can not only focus on the production capacity.
When the old population is thought of changing work force structure and technological transformation, it is necessary to place people from the center of development policies. It is important to consider the development of skills from education to employment from social policies in a framework that supports each other.
It is seen that economic growth should be supported not only with physical investments, but with investments in human capital. According to the report, the competitiveness of the future will be determined by countries that can develop qualified human resources and adapt to demographic transformation.
[email protected] Source: TSKB Economic Research, “Sanayi and Human: Rethink Development in the Ageed World”, June 2026.
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