Opinion pieces series
Signposting ways to steer a new direction for our economy to deliver better lives and healthier societies for all
This compilation of opinion pieces from key government, international development, public health and nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders reimagines an economy for healthier societies that leaves no one behind in the context of today’s big health and development challenges, including ageing societies, youth mental health and exclusion, territorial cohesion and protecting gender equality gains.
The opinion pieces and companion quotes help meet the demand from countries and partners to shed light on solutions to increase capacity and implement sustainable solutions that deliver healthier societies and communities.
The authors are chosen in recognition of their leadership and commitments to reducing health, gender and socioeconomic inequities. The breadth of pieces aims to cover the range of work currently done by the WHO European Office for Investment for Health and Development (Venice Office), as well as shape the direction of work for the next ten years.
Opinion pieces
Alexei Buzu - RESTART: lessons on leveraging new investments, strategies and approaches to fund the transition to well-being economies in the Republic of Moldova
Kaisa Juuso - Investments in well-being are investments in sustainable economy and societies
Majlinda Bregu - Less ego and more eco systems of innovative ideas
Sharon Dijksma - Utrecht Heart of Health: a health and well-being economy
Katja Iversen - Crafting resilient and healthier societies through empathy, community and culture
Professor Lord Richard Layard - The goal of well-being and the United Nations Summit of the Future
Professor Sir Michael Marmot - A society good for health
António Pinho - Advocating for a comprehensive approach to economic reimagination from a youth perspective
Anne Berit Rafoss - Creating age-friendly cities and communities
Carlien Scheele - Investing in more reliable, affordable and quality care structures is the key to building healthier societies and resilient economies, where no one is left behind
Chih Hoong Sin - Scaling up impact investment: an innovative solution to tackle key health and development challenges
Tone P. Torgersen - How the voluntary sector can contribute to reducing inequities in health and well-being
