This article, titled 'Micro Pensions: Helping the Poor to Save for the Future', is written by Boudewijn Sterk, Programme Manager for the Pension & Development Network. The article elaborates on the daunting outlook of persistent old-age poverty, that many emerging economies are facing, and argues that micro pension provisions offer a simple and effective means to alleviate this problem.

The following topics are discusses in the article:

• Socio-economic challenges of global ageing
• The 'youth bulge' in Africa
• Global ageing, social security and the role of micro pensions
• The market for micro pensions
• Trends in the micro finance industry

The article can be viewed on the website of AEGON Global Pensions, or via the flashplayer below.