In collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) of Vietnam and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the HelpAge Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2016 was held in Hanoi, Vietnam during 6-8 September 2016. The topic of the [...]
This poster summarises the development of old age pension in Thailand. It shows the policy changes that result from what HelpAge and the network in Thailand have worked together for the improved old age pension systems (focusing on the [...]
In this edition, we report the 1st National Dementia Plan of Indonesia, disaster resilience projects in Cambodia and Vietnam, and a campaign on diabetes with an exclusive interview with two senior officers from WHO. The upcoming HelpAge Asia-Pacific Regional [...]
This report documents the situation of older refugees fleeing from conflict in Syria, Ukraine and South Sudan. The findings contribute to a growing body of evidence illustrating the failure of the humanitarian system to protect older people’s rights or [...]
Global Conference of Parliamentarians on Population and Development Toward the 2016 G7 Ise-Shima Summit is the first G7 Summit after the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 193 Member States of the United Nations. The summit, which [...]
The report, entitled “Shaping the Future: How Changing Demographics Can Power Human Development”, notes that Asia-Pacific countries now have more working-aged people and fewer dependents than at any point in history, providing a springboard for growth. Region-wide, 68 percent [...]
This factsheet shows that type 2 diabetes in older age groups is high and growing rapidly in many parts of the world, but can be managed inexpensively with early diagnosis, treatment and information. Language: English Published: HelpAge International, 2016 [...]
We are privileged to have an interview with Dr Hai-Rim Shin, Regional Coordinator, Noncommunicable Diseases and Health Promotion and Ms Anjana Bhushan from the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WPRO) on the topic of diabetes [...]
The study identifies the gaps of accessing universal health coverage scheme’s care system by the Thai elderly population, focusing on utilization and financial protection aspects. Language: English Published: The World Bank, 2016 Size: 13 MB. Download [...]
On 23 February, the Foreign Correspondent's Club of Thailand (FCCT) held a panel discussion to explore the options for Thailand and other countries facing the tectonic demographic shift and turning to ageing society. Along with representatives from [...]
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