The relevance of translating research findings into policy recommendations

Current knowledge produced by science often fails to have real-life policy implications. To promote a real age-friendly society, which advocates for equality and helps older adults to realize their full potential, translations of research findings into policy are needed to develop and evaluate interventions to reduce ageism in different settings and spheres of life. This is where evidence-based research is most lacking, and as a result, policies to address ageism are either ineffective or absent. This presentation will approach key challenges and opportunities for translating research into impactful development programming and policy to close the gaps between knowledge, policy, and practice. A holistic policy approach is needed to support anti-discrimination legislation, broad awareness-raising and educational campaigns to build on a participatory approach and intergenerational social dialogue.