The ageing Caribbean: 20 years of the Madrid Plan of Action
Abstract
This report assess the situation of older persons and reviews the actions taken in Caribbean countries and territories, particularly over the past five years, to implement the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing and related regional agreements. It contributes to the global and regional reviews of the Plan of Action, 20 years on from its adoption in 2002, and includes recommendations to further address population ageing and the rights of older persons in the Caribbean.
Abstract
Abstract .-- Introduction .-- I. Ageing, economic security and public policy .-- II. Ageing, health and care .-- III. Enabling and supportive environments .-- IV. Conclusions and key recommendations.
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Studies and Perspectives Series – The Caribbean No. 111ECLAC Subtopics
AGEING ; HEALTH ; INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT ; PENSIONSUnited Nations Subtopics
AGEING ; DEMOGRAPHIC AGEING ; POPULATION DYNAMICS ; AGEING PERSONS ; SOCIAL SECURITY ; SOCIAL POLICY ; PENSIONS ; HEALTH ; CARE OF AGEING PERSONS ; INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTSCountry / Region
CARIBBEAN REGIONen