The response from the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
The response from the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines Dated: 17 11 2013 HelpAge International
Age Demands Action Myanmar 2013
Age Demands Action Myanmar 2013
Together in old age: Older people’s associations (OPAs) in enhancing local development
Older people's association (OPAs) are multi-functional, community-based organisations which are providing to be effective ways of improving the well-being of older people, their families and communities. This video reflects their experience in Asia (China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, [...]
Advocating for social pensions – Lessons learnt from the Philippines
This paper presents the success of COSE’s advocacy approaches and its grassroots, long-term vision when it comes to helping older people in poverty in the Philippines. It is hoped the key lessons outlined here can be used as a best [...]
Vietnamese 10 years of implementation of MIPAA
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 Protection for Older Persons- Social Pensions in Asia
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 [...]
Demographics of Population Ageing in Cambodia, 2012
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 [...]
Philippines Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (2011-2016)
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 [...]
Philippine Country Report: Community Services for the Elderly in the Philippines
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 [...]
Pensions in Asia/Pacific
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 [...]
