A World Economic Forum–Aligned Strategic Briefing on the Next Phase of Global Dementia Policy (2026–2030)
A World Economic Forum –Aligned Strategic Briefing on the Next Phase of Global Dementia Policy (2026–2030) Author: KJ Lavan https://www.linkedin.com/in/kj-lavan-1739ab226 From Advocacy to Infrastructure Prepared for: Global policymakers, multilateral institutions, ministries of health and finance, private capital, and civil society leaders Executive Summary Dementia is no longer solely a health-sector issue. It is a macroeconomic, demographic, and governance challenge that will materially shape global productivity, fiscal stability, and social cohesion over the next three decades. Globally: 55+ million people live with dementia today¹ Projected to reach 139 million by 2050 ¹ Annual global economic cost exceeds US$1.3 trillion , projected to surpass US$2.8 trillion by 2030 ² Informal caregivers contribute an estimated US$900+ billion in unpaid labor annually² Up to 40% of dementia cases are attributable to modifiable risk factors ³ The co...