External Resources
External Resources
Guide to the National Implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing
UN Division for Social Policy and Development
This Guide is directed to policymakers and program planners in both the public and NGO sectors.
Slovenia's Population is Ageing - New Solidarity Relations between Generations are Needed
Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
Examines population ageing in Slovenia from the perspective of intergenerational relations and the need to promote social harmony and productive ageing.
Discrimination in the European Union: perceptions, experiences and attitudes
A Eurobarometer survey commissioned by the European Union on how perceptions and opinion about discrimination and inequality in Europe have changed between 2006 and 2008.
How can European states design efficient, equitable and sustainable funding systems for long-term care for older people?
Discusses various policy options for public financing of long-term care systems in Europe, such as a the provision of a basic safety net, a universal system, and one that combines universal elements with means-testing. Policy Brief 11 of the WHO Regional Office for Europe.
How can health systems respond to population ageing?
World Health Organization
Examines policy options available to European nations for creating sustainable health care systems in the face of population aging. A publication of the World Health Organization.
Joint Report on Social Protection and Social Inclusion 2009
Examines European Union (EU) Member States' integrated national strategies on social inclusion, pensions, healthcare and long-term care and reviews the main trends across the EU and at national level.
Long-term care in Europe – discussing trends and relevant issues
European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research
A recent European conference (Feb. 22-23, 2010) examined long-term care in Europe covering such topics as informal care, long-term care trends, financing, consumer choice, and the use of migrant labor for long-term care. Among the presentations provided are overviews of the situations of Hungary, Italy, and the United Kingdom, as well as general overviews of the European situation.
Population ageing and the well-being of older persons In Thailand
Examines the demography of aging in Thailand, explores the social and economic well-being of the older population, and describes government policies and programs related to population aging.
Strategic Options for Pensions and Healthcare: Opportunities and Collaborative Strategies
The strategic options presented in this report by the World Economic Forum were selected and elaborated through a two-year process of engaging leading minds and key decision-makers - from the private and public sectors, academic institutions and civil society - in envisioning the future and exploring solutions.
The Challenge of Financing Health Care in the Current Crisis
This paper argues that the current recession can be expected to result in an increase of (on average) one percentage point in the ratio of health expenditure to GDP. The history of health expenditures patterns in Canada, Finland, Norway, Switzerland, and the United States over the last four decades are scrutinized.
What impact is the financial crisis having on pension schemes in the EU?
The European Commission for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities discusses the the protective features of pension plans during economic crises and argues that, despite the severity of recent market turbulence, European pensions have not experienced problems to the same degree as other types of financial institutions, nor those of pension systems in countries outside the EU.
Ageing Asia's Looming Pension Crisis
Provides a broad overview of the current state of the pension systems in Peoples Republic of China, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
Ageing in Nigeria – Current State, Social and Economic Implications
Examines the policy environment for the older persons of Nigeria. Looks at changes in family structure, family support, pensions, and elder abuse. Paper written by Olayinka Oajomale for Research Committee 11 on the Sociology of Aging of the International Sociological Association, 2007.
Assessing the short-term impact of pension reforms on older workers' participation rates in the EU
European Commission, Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs
(September 2009) Economists for the European Commission point to the importance of designing pension reforms and strategies to reform social security that reduce the risks of undesired effects on the decision to remain in the labor market.
Chronic Conditions: Making the Case for Ongoing Care
This is an an updated chartbook of an earlier release that examines the impact of chronic conditions on individuals and their caregivers in the United States. The data highlights the problems encountered by people living with chronic health conditions, and describes the shortcomings in the current health care model. Publisher: Robert Woods Johnson Foundation. Publication date: February 2010.
Data Sources on the Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis on the Economic Well-being of Older Americans
This report by the US Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics summarizes the availability of data sponsored by federal governmental agencies on this topic and provides links to the data or indicates when the data will be available.
Demographic change and its influence on development in Latin America and the Caribbean
Examines the demographic transition that is taking place in countries of Latin America and the Caribbean and its socioeconomic implications for education, employment, health, and income, including pensions.