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The E-Silver collaborative network aspires to reduce the digital gap in older women and men through the meaningful use of technology.
The digital economy is growing and advancing at a rapid pace, however, the needs oriented towards the elderly population seem to be lagging behind.
In Panama, particularly, the silver economy is backward when compared to that of countries in the region such as Uruguay, Chile and Colombia. In addition, it must be taken into account that this type of economy not only provides opportunities for the elderly, but also for the young.
The silver economy includes all those economic activities, products and services aimed at satisfying the needs of those over 50 years of age.
Dr. Arletty Pinel points out that in Latin America and the Caribbean, one in four households has an elderly person, however, on many occasions their role in the economy of the home and that of the communities tends to be underestimated.
In this sense, she stressed the role played by people in these age groups during the pandemic, when in many homes the retirement check was the main support or the care they provided to the grandchildren allowed other members of the family to go out to to work.
“The silver economy is intergenerational and can only be achieved with digital inclusion for all,” said the expert during the conference that was held in the auditorium of the Technological University of Panama.
And precisely for this purpose of reducing the digital gap, E-Silver arises – Digital Innovation in the Silver Economy, which seeks to develop digital solutions to improve the quality of life and respond to the physical, mental and cognitive health requirements of women and men. old man.
This collaborative network is made up of government bodies, private companies, civil society, academic institutions, entrepreneurs and individuals.
“E-Silver will have solutions such as those of a Marketplace integrated with a digital identity, MeID that will provide security for older adults to be able to verify their identities, as well as the effectiveness of eliminating passwords to enter any application or digital service that is incorporated to the network”, added the expert.
For her part, the engineer Elvira Meléndez, a doctoral student in Canada, agrees that it is key to create inclusive technological proposals in accordance with the special needs of all sectors of the population.
Article from: Panama America – Panama aims to boost the digital silver economy | Panama America (panamaamerica.com.pa)
