Publications

Our world is ageing and, in some countries and regions, rapidly. The fact that people now live longer, in better health, and generally in better conditions than ever before is a remarkable success story. But what opportunities and challenges does this bring? This report brings together new work that reconceptualises the "costs" of ageing. It aims to shift the debate from one that is narrowly defined by financing and expenditure to one that focuses on social investment and long term planning, in short, arguing for more of a positive approach.

This report examines the opportunities and challenges involved in gathering, analysing and making available to decision-makers, practitioners, and older people themselves, the high quality data needed to ensure the inclusion of older populations in global development plans and policies. It addresses both the potential and the limitations of the data that is currently available and describes the range of indicators needed to inform future policy action for the wellbeing of older people in Bangladesh, China, India and Pakistan.

This briefing makes the case for multifunctional older people’s associations to provide for inclusive, sustainable community development in Asia that actively engages the growing population of people over 60 as agents of change, rather than passive beneficiaries in their own lives and communities.

This infographic presents the data behind the feasibility of a universal social pension in the Philippines.

The reports looks at how feasible a universal social pension is in the Philippines.

This manual explains how to establish, operate and manage intergenerational self-help clubs in Vietnam.

The report examines the health status of older persons in Myanmar using various health indicators such as self-rated health status, self-reported symptoms, prevalence of non-communicable diseases, disability and functional limitations, and risk behaviours.

La guía explica los antecedentes de la herramienta, su metodología y su cuestionario así como la forma de utilizarla en la práctica. También permitirá a entender cómo recolectar datos y realizar entrevistas para evaluar el impacto de un proyecto o programa.

HelpAge International presenta la Herramienta de Medición de Impactos en Salud (HOT), como aporte a las herramientas de monitoreo y evaluación de programas de salud y cuidado para personas mayores en el nivel comunitario.

The report published by the Coalition of Services of the Elderly, Inc. (COSE) together with HelpAge International demonstrates the need for a robust pension system in the Philippines.

The infographic summarises some of the key messages in the report Work, family and social protection: Old age income security in Bangladesh, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

The report paints a picture of the multiple sources of income that contribute to income security in old age and how they interact in five countries in Asia.