The ageing Caribbean: 20 years of the Madrid Plan of Action

6 de Febrero de 2023 | Publicación

Área(s) de trabajo

Social development Statistics

Tema(s)

Ageing Health Inclusive development Pensions

The ageing Caribbean: 20 years of the Madrid Plan of Action

- Autor: Quashie, Nekehia; Jones, Francis
- Descripción física: 63 páginas.
- Editorial: ECLAC
- Símbolo ONU (Firma): LC/CAR/TS.2022/5
- Fecha: 6 de Febrero de 2023

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Resumen

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.

Índice

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • I. Ageing, economic security and public policy
  • II. Ageing, health and care
  • III. Enabling and supportive environments
  • IV. Conclusions and key recommendations.

ODS(s)

3. Good health and well-being 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Sede(s) subregional(es) y oficina(s)

Subregional Headquarters, Port of Spain