Rozwój regionalny wobec starzenia się społeczeństwa

The complexity of population ageing effects is an important challenge at regional and local level. Adaptation activities require the cooperation of local governments, business entities and non-governmental organizations. The article shows dimensions of interventions, typology of "shrinking regions" and two initiatives: Regions for All Ages and SEN@ER - Silver Economy Network of European Regions. The essay also discusses the dilemmas of creating special regional strategies with their implementation factors and barriers in the construction of silver economies. It also presents conclusions from the analysis of selected strategies for regional development in Poland. Summary sets out possible directions for further research