Censis and Unipol Gruppo Finanziario's project 'Welfare, Italy – forum for discussion about new social policies' ready for the off - The welfare system no longer provides reassurance and must be changed

In 2030 there will be 5.4 million people over the age of 80 in Italy (+54% compared with 2010) and in 2040 6.7 million who are not self-sufficient. Only 36% of Italians think welfare cover is adequate and 68% are concerned about their income in old age.

'Welfare, Italy – forum for discussion about new social policies' project ready for the off. This is the objective of the joint Censis and Unipol Gruppo Finanziario project 'Welfare, Italy – forum for discussion about new social policies'. "We want to encourage reflection about welfare," states Carlo Cimbri, Unipol's Chief Executive Officer, "that uses the current outlook and what individuals really need as a basis for helping to overhaul social policies so that they respond to the changed situation and the new welfare requirements.

With its lengthy experience and leading position in the world of social finance the Unipol Group is well placed to promote this forum for discussion in which to develop debate on and come up with suggestions for new tools and active policies that can breathe new life into the social welfare sector."