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Community-based social care in East and Southeast Asia
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Community-based social care in East and Southeast Asia

helpageAsia2016-12-26T10:14:28+07:00Tags: community-based care, East Asia, Southeast Asia, SoutheastAsia|

This briefing describes how demographic and societal transformations in east and south-east Asia are increasing demand for care of older people while constraining the supply of caregivers, and suggests ways to respond. Language: English Published: HelpAge International, East Asia [...]

East Asia Forum Quarterly: Demographic transition
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East Asia Forum Quarterly: Demographic transition

helpageAsia2016-12-26T13:08:51+07:00Tags: care, DemographicChange, disaster risk reduction, policy, SoutheastAsia|

The end of population growth in the region may be in sight, with declining fertility rates, but past and present growth means the challenges of managing the impact of demographic structure and population ageing. Social and economic development will [...]