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Action on ageing needed to tackle neglect

By Ina Voelcker, Posted 16 November 2011 See more by this blogger

In the last weeks, I've received great insight into older people's knowledge of policies and legislation, having spoken to them about their views of how much governments have done to ensure that the Madrid Plan is implemented. As we... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Learning about social transfers in East Asia

By Camilla Williamson, Posted 10 November 2011 See more by this blogger

I am currently completing a three month secondment from Age UK to HelpAge International's East Asia Pacific Regional Development Centre in Chiang Mai, and have been very lucky to have had my time here coincide with their annual Social... Keep reading
7 billion people: What happens when billions of babies grow up?

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 31 October 2011 See more by this blogger

As the world population reaches seven billion today, we must remember that this is not just about a world belonging to younger generations. The world does not solely belong to the young. As more of us live longer, this... Keep reading
Pensions for the poorest: Actions speak louder than words

By Salvacion Basiano, Posted 30 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Older people in the Philippines are now pushing to shape the country’s welfare programme for the poorest older people. We have spent so much time, including being interviewed on prime time TV, getting a bill passed to provide a... Keep reading
The G20 is a chance to show social pensions are an economic, not aid, solution for an unstable world

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 27 October 2011 See more by this blogger

At next month's G20 meeting in Cannes, world leaders will have no choice but to address European economic woes. However, I fear that after the welcome inclusion of development on the summit's agenda, they are at risk of not... Keep reading