Overview
The implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA), adopted in 2002, is reviewed and appraised at national, regional and global levels every five years.
Pursuant to ECOSOC resolution 2025/8, regional commissions continue to facilitate the fifth review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA).
The fifth review and appraisal process takes place in 2026–2028.
In Asia and the Pacific, the fifth review and appraisal process will consist of: voluntary national surveys of Governments; stakeholder consultations; documentation; and the intergovernmental meeting.
Timeline of the fifth review and appraisal of MIPAA
- 2025: ECOSOC resolution 2025/8 on the modalities for fifth review and appraisal of MIPAA
- 2026: National reviews and appraisals
- 2027: Regional review and appraisal
- 2028: Global review during the sixty-sixth session of the Commission for Social Development
Events
05 to 06 Feb 2026
Regional Workshop on Developing Health Systems that are Equitable and Sustainable, and Responsive to Demographic Change
Manila, Philippines
By invitation only
18 to 20 Nov 2025
The Regional Workshop on Enhancing Digital Literacy for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific – Strengthening Digital Inclusion for All Ages
Chiang Mai, Thailand
By invitation only
14 to 16 Oct 2025
Expert Group Meeting and capacity-building workshop on Population Ageing in North and Central Asia: trends, policies and way forward
Almaty, Kazakhstan
By invitation only
Blogs and Op-eds
01
Oct 2025
Building a future-ready society so people can live long and age well
01
Oct 2024
Strengthening social health protection for health coverage for all ages
11
Jul 2024