OECD guidelines on the multi-level governance of demographic change

Title page 1

Contents 5

Acknowledgements 4

Executive summary 6

Guideline 1: Integrate demographic projections and foresight tools into strategic planning 7

Guideline 2: Territorialise sectoral policies to promote integrated, place-based responses to demographic change 9

Guideline 3: Coordinate across levels of government and functional areas to adapt services and investments to demographic change 11

Guideline 4: Strengthen participatory governance to spur community vitality 13

Guideline 5: Attract, retain and develop public sector capacity in shrinking areas 15

Guideline 6: Ensure fiscal frameworks are responsive to demographic change 17

Guideline 7: Adjust service delivery and infrastructure to evolving demographic needs 19