Daily Archives: April 17, 2015

Economy most important problem for Turks: Poll – Hurriyet Daily News

April 17, 2015 By in Business Administration, Education, Foreign Policy, Growth, Politics, Turkey Tags: 1 Comment
English: Haydarpaşa train station in Istanbul,...

English: Haydarpaşa train station in Istanbul, Turkey (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This article is Turkey’s leading newspaper cites the results of a recent survey. It’s an important read.

via Economy most important problem for Turks: Poll – LOCAL.

With a government more concerned with short-term wins in foreign policy, there’s an increasing risk that Turkey’s government does not have a cohesive economic strategy.

The more that the Turkish government turns away from traditional allies in the West, the faster will multi-nationals factor in ‘political risk‘ for decisions related to Turkey. Deprived of important foreign investment, jobs will quickly disappear in Turkey and the rapidly growing young population will probably spill on to the streets in protest.

Thoughts?

Some prisons in Japan becoming ‘like nursing homes’ amid surge in elderly offenders | The Japan Times

April 17, 2015 By in Business Administration, Elderly, Healthcare, Japan, People, Politics Tags: , , , 2 Comments
English: An osteoporotic elderly women in Japan.

English: An osteoporotic elderly women in Japan. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Elderly man at Shimonose Park Sasebo ...

English: Elderly man at Shimonose Park Sasebo Japan (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is an insightful article from the Japan Times. It’s a recommended read. Check it out!

via Some prisons in Japan becoming ‘like nursing homes’ amid surge in elderly offenders | The Japan Times.

Compared to many Western countries, Japan has two major differences. Firstly, her population is older. Secondly, she has far fewer people in prison because crime is very low.

Let’s switch to a country, like the UK, ahead of the national election. In the UK by comparison, crime is greater, and there’s a time bomb of an aging population without adequate financial means. Also throw-in poor health of the elderly in the UK and deteriorating national healthcare.

So what can the UK learn from Japan’s experience?

Well, I suggest that the next government takes a strategic look at the UK’s aging population. Perhaps, there’s a need for a comprehensive demographic review because the birthrates of immigrants typically is greater than the indigenous population.

Thoughts?