Over the last decade, the Government of Vietnam has been implementing policies and actions to improve the lives of older people, in accordance with the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA). This report examines the actions taken [...]
Social pensions are an effective and relevant strategy for supporting older persons in Asia. This excellent book thoroughly details the importance of strengthening the systems of social protection in the region and related lessons and challenges. Case studies are [...]
A major emerging demographic issue of the 21st century is population ageing; an issue which affects Cambodia as it does most countries. The paper explores the demographic profile of senior citizens aged 60 years and above in Cambodia using [...]
The Philippine Plan of Action for Older Persons (PPAOP 1999-2004) and the 2006-2010 Plan of Action for Senior Citizens provided the perspective used in developing this inter-agency plan for older persons. This plan addresses the need to institute appropriate [...]
Philippines is a country with a fast growing ageing population thus specific needs must be addressed to support the ageing population. The country report shows current work in meeting needs of older people and discusses the future of long [...]
The pension systems of many countries in Asia are insufficient for the rapidly ageing populations. This brief maps pension types by country and examines issues of pensions such as financial sustainability and design considerations. It provides information on OECD’s [...]
The pension systems of many countries in Asia are insufficient for the rapidly ageing populations. This report, updated annually, presents rigorous empirical data on pensions in Asia in a clear fashion. It is particularly useful for policy-making and learning [...]
MIPAA recognizes that older people must be participants in development at all levels. It recognises the abilities and contribution of older people, and their rights to healthy and active ageing. The plan focuses on three priority areas: older persons [...]
The rapid growth in the older people population and the accompanying increase in support needs such as health care, housing, income security and other social services must be put into utmost consideration. The guidelines focuses on a community-based program [...]
The first global report on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease. NCDs are becoming the primary causes of morbidity and mortality around the world, and are all more prevalent with age. Language: [...]
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