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Public Policies and Active Aging: a comparative perspective of Italy and Spain

17/03/2026
Seminario de Investigación del Departamento de Sociología
Public Policies and Active Aging: a comparative perspective of Italy and Spain
Martes 17 de marzo de 2026 a las 17.30. Sala de Juntas, Edificio 11.
Ponente: Anna Santovito, Università degli studi di Bari (Italia)

Este seminario forma parte de la estancia de investigación que la ponente, Anna Santovito (Università degli studi di Bari), ha realizado con nosotros del 1 de octubre de 2025 al 20 de marzo de 2026 para finalizar su tesis doctoral.
This work presents a comparative analysis of public policies on active aging in Italy and Spain and the study examines national strategies aimed at promoting the social participation of older adults. It also compares the welfare systems and pension policies of the two countries. Particular attention is given to identifying socio-cultural and social care services dedicated to older adults and aimed at fostering social participation in both countries. So, the aim is to identifiy similarities and differences between the two models and provide insights for improving active aging policies.