The challenge
In this scenario, advancing LTC policies and practices toward greater equality, inclusive growth, resilience, and societal wellbeing relies on comprehensively understanding the challenges ahead.
To create a genuine “EU Care strategy,” we must develop integrated care models that are scalable and utilise new business models and technologies.
First, we need to consider the unique contexts, needs, and solutions of different countries, and understand how obstacles are overcome.
We should then analyse exemplary models in an integrated manner, addressing needs, solutions, tensions, and contexts together. Studying other countries’ models isn’t about direct replication but about understanding available choices, resolving tensions, and adapting practices to each context. This approach leads to practices that are reasonable and sensible for their specific contexts.
It is crucial to empirically investigate the drivers of inequalities in LTC, analyse emerging practices, and assess their potential to enhance social protection, inclusive growth, and sustainability. Additionally, facilitating and implementing effective, collaborative, and contextualized policy and practice learning processes are essential.
Research can help by analysing trade-offs and exploring alternative options, providing valuable insights to decision-makers and stakeholders.
