Ageing

Ageing

Population ageing results from changes in the demographic composition (fertility and mortality). It is defined as a gradual rise in the proportion of persons aged over 60 years. The Latin American and Caribbean Demographic Centre (CELADE)-Population Division of ECLAC has built up valuable experience in research, technical assistance and training on this topic, and acts as the focal point for ageing in the regional follow-up to United Nations activities in this area.

Activities

21 September 2024, 06:00 - 08:00 | Other events

Towards a society for all ages: building solidarity and equity across generations

The side event entitled «  Towards a society for all ages: building solidarity and equity across generations » is being organized by the Regional Commissions and the Permanent Mission of Chile during the Summit of the Future Action Days. The event will be held in-person on Saturday, 21 September 2024 from 09.30 to 11.00 a.m. EST in the Conference Room (40th floor) of the Permanent Mission of Chile, located at 885 2nd Avenue, New York.

3 - 4 July 2024 | Conferences and meetings of subsidiary bodies
18 - 19 June 2024 | Meetings and technical symposiums

Regional Seminar "Challenges and Opportunities of Population Aging: The Silver Economy"

This Regional Seminar aims to discuss, reflect and dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of population aging, with a focus on the "silver economy". During the event, the main findings of the new study on the future scenarios of consumption growth of older people will be presented. In addition, the event is an opportunity for participants to exchange experiences, to discuss the design and management of specific public policies including the needs to strengthen national capacities to respond to population aging, covering areas such as care, social protection systems, socio-labor inclusion of the older people. To this end, representatives of academia, the public sector, the United Nations System, the private sector and civil society will participate.

News

1 October 2024 | Briefing note

Este 1 de octubre se conmemora el Día Internacional de las Personas de Edad

Con el lema “Envejecer con dignidad: reforzar los sistemas de atención y asistencia a las personas mayores en todo el mundo” el Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas hace un llamado a “comprometernos a reforzar los sistemas de cuidados y apoyo que respetan la dignidad de las personas de edad y las que prestan cuidados”.

21 September 2024 | Press Release

Towards a Society for All Ages: Building Solidarity and Equity across Generations

The five Regional Commissions of the United Nations launched a new joint policy brief on intergenerational relations, during the Action Days of the Summit of the Future held in New York.

10 January 2024 | Briefing note

Documento “Políticas y sistemas integrales de cuidados de largo plazo para las personas mayores: análisis de experiencias en América Latina y el Caribe” ya se encuentra disponible

Este documento, que examina las experiencias regionales sobre el diseño de sistemas y políticas de cuidados de largo plazo para las personas mayores, fue elaborado por el CELADE-División de Población de la CEPAL, en el marco de las actividades del acuerdo de cooperación entre la República de Corea y la CEPAL. El estudio analiza el papel de las políticas y sistemas integrales de cuidados de largo plazo frente a los cambios demográficos y hace recomendaciones estratégicas para avanzar en la consolidación de respuestas nacionales encaminadas a su diseño e implementación.

Publication type (collection)

Boletín Envejecimiento y Desarrollo

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Zulma Sosa

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Daniela González Ollino

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