This International Roundtable will provide a platform for policy dialogue on addressing the challenges of ageing societies. More information available at www.oecd.org/gov/regional-policy/sustainable-urban-development-policies-in-ageing-societies.htm

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OECD Toyama City: International Roundtable for Cities
RESILIENT CITIES IN AGEING SOCIETIES
Agenda
Toyama International Conference Center 17 October, 2014 .

2. OECD・Toyama City: International Roundtable for Cities
～Resilient Cities in Ageing Societies～
Objective:
Ageing is a global phenomenon with implications for sustainable urban development. In OECD countries,
the elderly share (aged 65 and over) accounted for 19.0% of the total population in 2010, and is
expected to increase to 23.7% in 2050. By framing the ageing trend not only as a challenge but also as
an opportunity for growth, cities are able to become more resilient. The OECD Ministerial Council
Meeting (May, 2014) recognised the importance of addressing ageing societies as a long term challenge
and confirmed that urban policies can play a key role in building resilience at all levels of our economies
and societies.
Despite the fact that cities and regions show different ageing patterns because of their unique economic
and social contexts, learning from successful policy experiences of cities and drawing common lessons
are crucial. In order to address the key challenges of ageing and make the best use of untapped
opportunities, it is critical that cities promote best practices in co-operation with national governments
and other municipalities, as well as the private sector, civil society and academia.
This International Roundtable aims to provide a stimulating platform for policy dialogue between
various stakeholders, such as cities currently challenged by ageing, the private sector, academia,
national governments and international organisations. It will be an important contribution to the OECD
project “Sustainable Urban Development Policies in Ageing Societies”, which seeks to propose
evidence-based policy recommendations drawn from a thorough assessment of ageing trends and key
policy practices in cities and regions. The deliberate choice of organising such an event in Toyama City -
both a case study of this project and an experienced city in addressing population decline and ageing
through compact city policies - provides a meaningful venue for policy dialogue.
Participants of this International Roundtable are able to share their experiences of dealing with ageing
societies to build resilient economies and inclusive societies, and to discuss future actions through
collective efforts by all stakeholders.
Organisers: Toyama City, OECD
Place: Toyama International Conference Center (1-2 Otemachi, Toyama City, 930-0084, JAPAN)
Date: 17 October, 2014 (Fri)
Language: Japanese-English simultaneous translation

3. AGENDA (17 October, 2014 (Fri))
08:30 – 9:00 Registration and Coffee Welcome
9:00 – 9:45 Opening Session
 Welcome remark
Masashi Mori, Mayor, Toyama City
 Opening Remarks
João Carlos Afonso, Deputy Mayor, Lisbon City
Salin Geevarghese, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of Housing and
Urban Development
 Opening presentation
Rolf Alter, Director, Public Governance and Territorial Development, OECD
Facilitator
 Setsuko Saya, Head of Division, Regional Policy for Sustainable Development,
Public Governance and Territorial Development, OECD
9:45 – 11:15 Session 1: Implications of ageing societies for sustainable urban development
OBJECTIVES
The session aims to discuss the socio-economic implications of ageing societies for
cities and their urban function. What are the main challenges for cities regarding
urban labour markets, employment opportunities and industries, as well as
infrastructures, public services and inclusive societies? What are the sources for
growth? How do they differ among various urban contexts?
Chair
 Masayuki Kanda, Vice Mayor, Toyama City
Lead Speakers
 Masato Nobutoki, Executive Director for FutureCity Promotion, Climate
Change Policy Headquaters, Yokohama City
 Timo Cantell, Director, Helsinki City Urban Facts
 Hakaru Tamura, Deputy-Director General, City Bureau, Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
 Jose Viegas, Secretary General, International Transport Forum
 Yoshinori Hiroi, Professor, Faculty of Law and Economics, Chiba University
Interventions
 Minako Nakabayashi, Associate Professor, Graduate school of Medicine and
Pharmaceutical Science for Research, Toyama University
 Noboru Takemura, Executive General Manager, Principal Consultant, Nikken
Sekkei Research Institute

4. 11:15 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 13:00
Session 2: How approaches to ageing societies can contribute to build resilient
cities
OBJECTIVES
Following up the discussion in Session 1, this session aims to discuss how cities
contribute to socio-economic resilience in ageing societies. What kind of actions
should cities undertake in policy areas such as urban land use, public transport,
housing, employment, industry, innovation and social cohesion?
Chair
 Hiroko Akiyama, Professor, The Institute of Gerontology, University of Tokyo,
Lead Speakers
 Muneharu Nakagai, Mayor, Toyooka City
 João Carlos Afonso, Deputy Mayor, Lisbon City
 Morio Huruyama, Vice Mayor, Higashimatsushima City
 Joseph Runzo Inada, Senior Policy Advisor for Internationalization, Toyama
City
 Yoshiaki Ichikawa, Senior Chief Engineer, International Standardization Office,
Hitachi, Ltd.
Interventions
 Takayuki Takami, Director for Project Management, Walkable City Promotion
Office, City Planning Bureau, Kyoto City
 Aisa Tobing, Senior Adviser to the Governor, Jakarta Research Council, Jakarta
Capital City Government
 Sadayuki Ishii, Senior Managing Director, INTEC Inc.
13:00 – 14:00 Photo session and Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 Session 3: Working together for future action
OBJECTIVES
This session aims to discuss how to realise resilient cities in ageing societies through
developing good governance structure. What measures and instruments help to
enhance co-operation between key stakeholders from the public and private sector,
citizens and academia both at the national and local level?
Chair
 Rolf Alter, OECD
Lead Speakers
 Salin Geevarghese, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, USA

5.  Koichi Shiota, Counsellor, Regional Revitalization Bureau, Cabinet Secretariat
 Ahamad Zainuddin, Deputy Director General, Federal Department of Town and
Country Planning, Malaysia
 Gerard Devereux, Health Improvement Manager, Greater Manchester, Public
Health England
 Alex Ross, Director, WHO Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre)
 Tomoo Matsuda, Chief Researcher, Platinum Society Association, Mitsubishi
Research Institute, Inc.
Interventions
 Marin Tamura, Student, Seibu Junior High School, Toyama City
 Hirokatsu Kuwana, President, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Toyama Chihou
Tetsudou, inc.,
 Akira Oshida, Vice-Chair , OECD Territorial Development Policy Committee
15:30 – 16:00 Closing session
OBJECTIVES
This session aims to wrap up the discussion of the day in the form of a “chair’s
summary” which will pronounce the importance of collaborative action in order to
realize resilient cities in ageing societies and the need to share a common
understanding among global actors.
Co-Chair
 Masashi Mori, Mayor, Toyama City
 Rolf Alter, Director, Public Governance and Territorial Development, OECD
16:00－16:15
Press Conference
 Masashi Mori, Mayor, Toyama City
 Rolf Alter, Director, Public Governance and Territorial Development, OECD
16:15－18:00 Site Visit

6. Contact Information
Setsuko Saya
Head of Division
Regional Policy for Sustainable Development
Public Governance and Territorial Development
OECD
Setsuko.Saya@oecd.org
Public Governance and Territorial Development
www.oecd.org/gov
@OECDgov