Publications

This issue includes information about research in Ghana on the contribution of older people to development and a discussion of the marginalisation of older people at the Global Meeting of Generations.

This issue includes an article on the widespread lack of understanding by relief agencies of the needs of older people and a report on violence against older people.

This issue contains a briefing on the widespread neglect of older people in UN summits and conferences, and an examination of the relief effort in the Indian state of Orissa following a cyclone in 1999.

This issue includes a report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ work towards a plan of action on ageing, and a discussion on witchcraft beliefs in northern Tanzania.

This issue includes a profile of volunteer home-helpers in South Korea and a discussion of the impact of conflict and economic sanctions on older Kurdish people in Northern Iraq.

This issue includes a briefing on the need for an intergenerational approach to HIV and AIDS, and profiles of a Lithuanian NGO supporting older women and a project to capture the memories of older Cambodians.

This issue includes an article on the UN Declaration of Commitment on HIV and AIDS, and a briefing on the opportunities offered to older people by the inclusion of civil society in the development process.

This issue includes an article about the situation in Afghanistan, a briefing on issues around food and older people, and information about the introduction of a national policy for older people.

This issue includes an overview of ten action points recommended to governments as part of their commitment to the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing 2002.

This issue includes information about the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, how it can make a difference and the people behind the Plan.

This issue includes a report on food shortages in Ethiopia, a profile of a legal advice centre supporting older people in Bolivia and three stories related to the non-contributory state pension in South Africa.

This issue includes reports on the Iraq war aftermath and the issue of rights in Africa, a profile of community self-help initiatives in Moldova and a discussion of the pension process in Uttar Pradesh, India.