Objectives of ÖPIA
- Conducting inter- and transdisciplinary analysis of the demographics of ageing
- Increasing cooperation between different disciplines and retrieving new findings, gained through this
holistic and interdisciplinary approach
- Elaborating comprehensive, scientifically sound and politically relevant strategies for the (Austrian) society in an international context
- Raising public awareness and improving the image of ageing in the realms of society as well as discussing the most relevant questions in public
- Acting as a contact point and link between research, practice and politics for questions related to ageing and intergenerational relations
- Linking ÖPIA with other international networks
Principles of ÖPIA
- ÖPIA acts on a non-partisan, independent and non-profit basis
- ÖPIA does by no means aim to duplicate or substitute existing research institutions or projects
- ÖPIA deals with questions relevant to society and politics
- ÖPIA welcomes input from scientifically and politically interested persons