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

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

Auteur: Quashie, Nekehia - Jones, Francis Description physique: 63 páginas. Éditeur: ECLAC Date: Février 2023 Symbole: LC/CAR/TS.2022/5

Description

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.

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