General Article Ten priority actions to maximise the opportunity of ageing populations

Topic Selected: Ageing
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1. Recognise the inevitability of population ageing and the need to adequately prepare all stakeholders (governments, civil society, private sector, communities, and families) for the growing numbers of older persons. This should be done by enhancing understanding, strengthening national and local capacities, and developing the political, economic and social reforms needed to adapt societies to an ageing world.

2. Ensure that all older persons can live with dignity and security, enjoying acc...

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