I. Research background 1
II. Previous research and theoretical review 3
Section 1 Theoretical review on the definition of shared development 3
Section 2 Participation of the aged in economic activities and shared development 5
Section 3 Social participation of the disabled and shared development 8
III. Promoting the economic activities of the aged 12
Section 1 Background 12
Section 2 Characteristics of the aged and current policies for the aged 15
Section 3 Policy recommentions 18
IV. Promoting the economic activities of the disabled 23
Section 1 Current policies for the disabled 23
Section 2 Policy recommendations 36
V. Conclusion 42
Contents
1. Public awareness of the social contributions of the aged and the disabled and related problems 42
2. Suggestions for the improvement of public perceptions of the aged and the disabled 9
References 53