Database of good practices on ageing

All citizens in the labour force

As part of broader social and economic reforms in the 2000s–early 2010s, the government decided to replace fragmented pension regulation with a single comprehensive law creating a state pension insurance system.

It is a good practice as it provides a legal foundation for comprehensive pension insurance in Turkmenistan. It promotes income security and social protection for all citizens as they reach pension age. 

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Based on Article 1, it includes every natural person in Georgia

Since the law’s adoption, the Public Defender (Ombudsperson) has received and processed a growing number of discrimination complaints each year. This reflects increased public awareness and institutional recognition of discrimination. Also, as a result, practical support mechanisms, such as a hotline, were introduced. 

The law was issued by the Parliament of Georgia on 2 May 2014

The law prohibits discrimination on grounds of age, and applies to social protection, healthcare, education and services.

Implementation of the Anti-Discrimination Law, Results and Challenges - სამოქალაქო საზოგადოების ფონდი

Primary beneficiaries were older adults (predominantly 61–80+ years) identified as most vulnerable to rights violations, fraud, and information gaps; social workers also attended sessions to cascade knowledge to clients. Beneficiaries included residents of multiple municipalities.

Within a six‑month reporting period, the team held 26 consultation days (including remote) and provided legal help to 144 people; delivered 9 lectures–seminars on consumer rights to 190 participants, with additional seminar cycles later expanding participation; cumulative 2019 reporting (July–Dec) notes seminars in 12 municipalities with 259 attendees on housing and communal services topics and 66 attendees on consumer rights in December alone.

The NGO prepared accessible educational content (brochures, presentations) tailored to typical rights issues facing older adults; established a weekly reception schedule for the legal clinic (including a remote format during COVID-19 restrictions); and co‑organized venues with municipal social‑protection institutions to reach residents, including those in small or remote settlements. The approach emphasized plain‑language explanations and practical algorithms of action for each case.

• Evidence‑based local reach: multi‑municipality delivery with measured participation and consultations.
• Actionable literacy: focus on everyday rights (housing/utilities, consumer protection, fraud prevention, land rights) plus step‑by‑step help via the legal clinic.
• Inclusive access: printed materials for seniors who do not use the internet, and remote consultations when in‑person events were restricted.
• Institutional anchoring: partnerships with social‑protection centres strengthened uptake and sustainability.
• Grant backing and transparency: supported by the Presidential Grants Fund with published interim results.

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It creates legal obligations for the state to guarantee the rights of all and to provide social protection. 

Adult learners, including jobseekers, employees, and community members

The Centre expanded access to lifelong learning by offering structured programmes, short courses, industry engagement forums, and collaborations with public and private training providers. It strengthened national skills development, supported workforce readiness and increased enrolment in continuous learning programmes.

L3C was developed by the Ministry of Education as part of a strategic initiative to build holistic individuals and an inclusive society. It established policies, frameworks, partnerships and governance mechanisms to ensure high‑quality, industry‑relevant training. The Centre also supports national agencies such as the Manpower Planning Office and the Brunei Employment Centre in aligning learning pathways with workforce needs.

The Centre strengthens lifelong learning culture, expands accessible learning opportunities and enhances employability. Its inclusive approach, partnerships and alignment with national development goals contribute to long‑term community well‑being.

All older persons in Timor-Leste as it is a universal pension scheme. 

Decree‑Law No. 19/2008 was developed in response to constitutional obligations requiring Timor‑Leste to provide social security and special protection for elderly people and persons with disabilities, grounded in Sections 56, 20, and 21 of the Constitution. Recognizing widespread poverty and the urgent need for targeted assistance, the Fourth Constitutional Government incorporated the establishment of a support allowance into its policy agenda. The drafting process involved extensive inter‑ministerial consultations among the ministries responsible for social protection, health, finance, and state administration to coordinate eligibility verification, medical certification, payment systems, and administrative structures. The decree also underwent detailed technical formulation covering eligibility criteria, benefit levels, application procedures, and appeals mechanisms, culminating in its formal approval by the Government under constitutional authority (Sections 115(j) and 116(d)) to establish a fully operational support allowance scheme.

It provides basic income security to all older persons in Timor-Leste. 

Older adults and vulnerable community members, especially seniors enrolled in AI-IoT health management services.

In Uiwang City, AI-IoT health management raised healthy behavior improvement rates to 61.8%; in Taean County, mobile health services achieved 100% satisfaction and 78.1% behavior improvement.

The program combined pre-visit education, training on digital devices, and AI-IoT/mobile platforms. Local health centers designed tailored “home visits + app-based” models to deliver continuous, community-based health monitoring.

It effectively integrates AI-IoT with community health services, producing measurable health gains among seniors — a scalable model of tech-enabled, inclusive care.

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Data users and policy makers

The programme generated a nationally representative longitudinal survey of over 70,000 mid-aged and older adults, strengthening evidence on health, economic, and social well-being of India’s ageing population. It advanced research capacity and informed policy decisions on ageing and elder care (IIPS).

Commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, IIPS led the project in collaboration with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and USC. Data collection applied stratified multistage sampling, CAPI-based interviews, and biomarker measures, ensuring scientific rigor, cross-country comparability, and public data availability.

It established India’s first nationally representative longitudinal ageing study. Ensures internationally comparable, publicly accessible data that strengthens evidence-based policy and research.

Data users and policy makers

Using a survey sample of 5,985 older Filipinos aged 60+, data was generated identifying widespread noncommunicable diseases, functional decline, and economic vulnerability.

Developed by DRDF with ERIA support, LSAHP used a multi-stage national sampling design. Baseline data were collected in 2018, followed by a second wave in 2023, tracking survival, health, and socioeconomic conditions, including COVID-19 impacts. It is the first nationally representative longitudinal study on aging in the Philippines.

It provides the first robust longitudinal evidence on ageing in the Philippines, ensuring data-driven policies and programs that enhance well-being and inclusion of older persons.

The whole population of Malaysia, including vulnerable groups such as older persons

The handbook outlines the country's hazard exposure, vulnerabilities, and coping capacities, and highlights the role of the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) in coordinating national disaster management activities. It also discusses the impact of various hazards, such as floods, landslides, and droughts, and the importance of a shared response approach among government, NGOs, and communities.

The development of the Malaysia Disaster Management Reference Handbook involved a collaborative effort to gather information from public domain resources, local and government sources, and subject matter experts.

The handbook is designed to be informative, relevant, reliable, and useful in understanding disaster management and response. It is an example of including "ageing" in disaster management.