Changing population ages structures and sustainable development: Ten key findings and recommendations
This paper was prepared by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs as a contribution to the 50th session of the Commission on Population and Development, 3-7 April 2017, [...]
AgeNews No. 21 (Asia Pacific newsletter)
In this edition, we feature a recent study on income security and an interview with Dr Bazlul Haque Khondker, an expert economist from Bangladesh discussing social protection. We also report meetings to push forward universal [...]
Older people’s associations: a briefing on their impact, sustainability and replicability
This briefing makes the case for multifunctional older people's associations to provide for inclusive, sustainable community development in Asia that actively engages the growing population of people over 60 as agents of change, rather than [...]
Ageing in Asia and the Pacific: Overview
The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing profound and rapid population changes. All countries in Asia and the Pacific are in the process of ageing at an unprecedented pace. This overview summarises the current trends in the [...]
Study on accessing healthcare by the older population in Myanmar
This study analyses the health seeking behaviour and utilisation of healthcare services among older people. Further, it identifies and examines barriers to healthcare access along several dimensions including: availability, geographic accessibility, affordability and acceptability. These [...]
ISHC establishment, operation and management
Intergenerational Self-Help Club (ISHC) is a model having been implemented for years by HelpAge International (HAI) and its partners in Vietnam. It has been proven to be a good model that meets olde people’s various needs. [...]
The Feasibility of a universal social pension in the Philippines
Following the first report "The Philippine Social Pension at Four Years: Insights and Recommendations" published last year, this report focuses on the question of whether a universal social pension would be appropriate and feasible in in [...]
Universal social pension: Feasibility in the Philippines (infographic)
This is a summary of the report called "The Feasibility of a Universal Social Pension in the Philippines". The infographic consists of 5 sections presenting the concept of universal social pension, benefits and affordability in the context [...]
Work, family and social protection: Old age income security in Bangladesh, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam
This report provides a comparative investigation of the income security of older people in five Asian countries that have diverse contexts; namely, Bangladesh, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The report paints a picture of the [...]
Infographic “Work, family and social protection”
The infographic summarises some of the key messages in the report Work, family and social protection: Old age income security in Bangladesh, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The full report is also available to download. [...]
Regional newsletter
'Connect' newsletter no.8 is now available for download. In this edition of 'Connect' newsletter, we summarised COVID-19 related activities and emergency responses conducted by HelpAge and our network members in Asia Pacific region.
