ESCAP offers different venues and platforms for governments and non-government stakeholders, including civil society organizations, trade unions, the private sector and others to meet and discuss
ESCAP provides the most inclusive platform for governments to meet and discuss social development issues in Asia and the Pacific. It also organizes expert group meetings, capacity-building workshops and related events.
Event calendar
Check in Meeting with Focal Points on Ageing (South and South West Asia and North and Central Asia)
ESCAP will hold a virtual check‑in meeting on 16 June 2026 for focal points on ageing from South and South‑West Asia and North and Central Asia. The meeting will provide an opportunity for participants to share updates on progress in conducting voluntary national reviews as part of the fifth review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA). It will facilitate the exchange of experiences, challenges and lessons learned, while promoting peer learning through country presentations and interactive discussion to support a coordinated and inclusive regional review process.
Check in Meeting with Focal Points on Ageing (East and North East Asia, Pacific and South East Asia)
ESCAP will convene a virtual check‑in meeting on 15 June 2026 bringing together government focal points on ageing from East and North‑East Asia, the Pacific, and South‑East Asia. The meeting will provide an opportunity for participants to share updates on progress in conducting voluntary national reviews as part of the fifth review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA). It will facilitate the exchange of experiences, challenges and lessons learned, while promoting peer learning through country presentations and interactive discussion to support a coordinated and inclusive regional review process.
Fifth Asia-Pacific Review of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing: Briefings of focal points on ageing in South and South-West Asia and Pacific island countries
ESCAP will hold briefings of focal points on ageing, nominated by Governments of members and associated members to (a) build capacity of focal points to conduct national reviews of implementation of MIPAA (b) enable them to assess the status of national implementation of each priority direction of MIPAA and identify areas of strengths and gaps, and (c) share good practices and experience in MIPAA implementation among focal points on ageing.
The briefing will include presentations by ESCAP and its member States, on a voluntary basis, reporting on their experiences with the MIPAA review and appraisal process, as well as an interactive discussion. The briefing will be conducted virtually. Countries are invited to share their experiences and good practices in conducting national reviews and appraisal and in completing the survey.
Pursuant to ECOSOC resolution 2025/8, the survey provides an opportunity for ESCAP member States to assess their national policies and programmes on population ageing, and its results will inform the Fifth Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) at regional level.
Fifth Asia-Pacific Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing: Briefings of focal points on ageing in North and Central Asia
ESCAP will hold briefings of focal points on ageing, nominated by Governments of members and associated members to (a) build capacity of focal points to conduct national reviews of implementation of MIPAA (b) enable them to assess the status of national implementation of each priority direction of MIPAA and identify areas of strengths and gaps, and (c) share good practices and experience in MIPAA implementation among focal points on ageing.
The briefing will include presentations by ESCAP and its member States, on a voluntary basis, reporting on their experiences with the MIPAA review and appraisal process, as well as an interactive discussion. The briefing will be conducted virtually. Countries are invited to share their experiences and good practices in conducting national reviews and appraisal and in completing the survey.
Pursuant to ECOSOC resolution 2025/8, the survey provides an opportunity for ESCAP member States to assess their national policies and programmes on population ageing, and its results will inform the Fifth Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) at regional level.
Fifth Asia-Pacific Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing: Briefings of focal points on ageing in South-East Asia and East and North East Asia
ESCAP will hold briefings of focal points on ageing, nominated by Governments of members and associated members to (a) build capacity of focal points to conduct national reviews of implementation of MIPAA (b) enable them to assess the status of national implementation of each priority direction of MIPAA and identify areas of strengths and gaps, and (c) share good practices and experience in MIPAA implementation among focal points on ageing.
The briefing will include presentations by ESCAP and its member States, on a voluntary basis, reporting on their experiences with the MIPAA review and appraisal process, as well as an interactive discussion. The briefing will be conducted virtually. Countries are invited to share their experiences and good practices in conducting national reviews and appraisal and in completing the survey.
Pursuant to ECOSOC resolution 2025/8, the survey provides an opportunity for ESCAP member States to assess their national policies and programmes on population ageing, and its results will inform the Fifth Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) at regional level.
Regional Workshop on Developing Health Systems that are Equitable and Sustainable, and Responsive to Demographic Change
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in partnership with the Philippines Commission on Population and Development, organized the Regional Workshop on Developing Health Systems that are Equitable and Sustainable, and Responsive to Demographic Change, in Manila, Philippines, on 5 and 6 February 2026. This consultation formed part of the CPD-ESCAP partnership aimed at strengthening national capacity for developing and implementing comprehensive policies for older persons.
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