Caroline van Dullemen

Caroline van Dullemen is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She specializes in public policy, aging populations, and social innovation, with a focus on resilience, intergenerational equity, and financial security in developing countries. Her ancillary roles include serving as Commissaris at SAG Amsterdam (since 2021) and lid raad van Toezicht at Zonnehuisgroep Vlaardingen (since 2024).

Her research explores societal resilience during crises, micro-pension systems in low-income nations, and the political economy of aging. Key topics include pandemic policy responses, pension accessibility for vulnerable groups, and gender disparities in retirement planning. She has published widely on global aging challenges, healthcare equity, and intergenerational solidarity.

Van Dullemen's recent work highlights the Dutch approach to pandemic governance and the integration of engaged scholarship methodologies. Her articles span from microfinance innovations in the Solomon Islands to financial stress impacts on elderly well-being in China. She collaborates internationally, addressing policy solutions for aging populations in emerging economies.

Academically, she contributes to courses on governance, public administration, and policy analysis. Her career reflects a commitment to bridging academic research with real-world policy implementation.