Population ageing in East and South-East Asia: current situation and emerging challenges
This report describes the current situation of population ageing, its causes and consequences and implications at the policy, programme and community level. It discusses the role UNFPA has played
Population ageing in East and South-East Asia: current situation and emerging challenges
This report describes the current situation of population ageing, its causes and consequences and implications at the policy, programme and community level. It discusses the role UNFPA has played and how this can be expanded to assist countries in dealing with population ageing. The report also includes recommendations for future actions.
Almost all the 15 countries reviewed have put in place an institutional structure for dealing with issues relating to older persons and framed some relevant policies, plans or laws. Differences exist between countries both in their perception of and response to the emerging issues depending on their individual circumstances. More industrialised countries tend to assume a higher degree of government responsibility while less urbanised and industrialised countries tend to leave elderly care to the family, charities and in