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
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, is organizing the Regional Workshop on Developing Health Systems that are Equitable and Sustainable, and Responsive to Demographic Change, to be held in Manila, Philippines, on 5 and 6 February 2026. This consultation forms part of the CPD-ESCAP partnership aimed at strengthening national capacity for developing and implementing comprehensive policies for older persons.
National Consultation for the Promotion of Policies on Ageing in the Philippines
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is supporting the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) of the Philippines, in organizing an in-person National Consultation for the Promotion of Policies on Ageing in the Philippines, to be held in Manila from 3 to 4 February 2026. This consultation forms part of the CPD-ESCAP partnership aimed at strengthening national capacity for developing and implementing comprehensive policies for older persons.
The Regional Workshop on Enhancing Digital Literacy for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific – Strengthening Digital Inclusion for All Ages
Expert Group Meeting and capacity-building workshop on Population Ageing in North and Central Asia: trends, policies and way forward
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is organizing an expert group meeting on population ageing in North and Central Asia: trends, policies and way forward in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 14 to 16 October 2025.
World Population Day 2025 in Asia and the Pacific
On 11 July 2025, ESCAP observed World Population Day by holding a virtual event on “Demographic trends and intergenerational relations in Asia and the Pacific”. This event featured opening remarks by the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, special remarks by the Managing Editor of APSD Journal, an overview presentation, and a moderated panel discussion with government representatives, experts and civil society representations, including a youth representative.
Expert Group Meeting on Population and Development: Population Ageing in Asia and the Pacific – Recent and future trends, implications, policies and way forward
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) was organizing an expert group meeting on population ageing trends, implications, policies and a way forward in Bangkok, Thailand, from 25 June (afternoon) to 27 June 2025 (afternoon).
Blogs and Op-eds
Building a future-ready society so people can live long and age well
Strengthening social health protection for health coverage for all ages
Adding Life to Years – Demographic Change in Asia and the Pacific
Latest News
ESCAP launches survey to member States for the Fifth Asia-Pacific Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing
ESCAP supported the Government of Maldives in the launch of a new policy on ageing
