Database of good practices on ageing

Individuals from middle-aged to older adults.

The platform has reached a large number of older adults nationwide. As of 2024, Qianchi had over 10 million registered users, 275,000 of whom were paying subscribers taking lifelong education courses through the provider.

The online learning platform is offered by the Quantasing Group, one of the largest providers of online education and lifelong learning. The platform uses simple language and a simplified registration process, providing easier access for the target group. Integrating communication apps like WeChat allows users to create learning communities and interact with each other.

ESCAP: Leveraging digital technologies to improve quality of life of older persons

Policy makers, Parliamentarians 

The report was shared with relevant stakeholders 

Stakeholder consultations were conducted, gathering insights from all relevant parties, while comprehensive pension-related data was collected to support the development of the case study.

Basing reform decisions on evidence ensures policies are grounded in facts rather than assumptions. Data-driven analysis also enhances transparency and accountability, making policy and legal changes easier to justify. This case study provided a detailed analysis of the government funded defined benefits. 

Older persons in Kyrgyzstan

Through free legal and informational support, RCE has helped thousands of older persons access pensions, social benefits, and basic services, reducing exclusion and vulnerability. Its self‑help group model has empowered older people to organize, generate income, improve legal and digital literacy, and actively participate in community life, leading to reduced isolation and stronger social cohesion.

The Resource Center for the Elderly (RCE) was established in 1991, in the immediate aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union, when Kyrgyzstan experienced a severe economic and social crisis. RCE emerged as one of the first civil society organizations in Kyrgyzstan focused specifically on older people, initially providing humanitarian assistance and basic social support to older persons living in extreme deprivation.

It is a bottom-up organization using the self-help club model. It provided effective support during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Промежуточные результаты исследования и анализ выявления проблем и потребностей пожилых людей в Кыргызстане для формулирования предложений в концепции активного долголетия
How a civil society organization in Kyrgyzstan provided a lifeline for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic

People living with dementia and wider society as a change of perceptions benefits all. 

The project led to increased confidence and feeling of acceptance among people living with dementia and promoted meaningful interaction and social engagement. 

The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders was developed through an experience‑led social innovation process, originating from personal caregiving experience of the founder, a Japanese television director. It was  designed as a pop‑up, participatory space that normalizes mistakes to promote dignity and social inclusion for people living with dementia.

It is an innovative way to change attitudes and perceptions. 

Restaurant of Mistaken Orders Brings Smiles / The Government of Japan - JapanGov -

All citizens of Timor-Leste who are guaranteed constitutional rights

The old-age allowance is based on the constitutional right to social protection in the constitution of Timor-Leste.

Decree on living allowances for the elderly and persons with disabilities

It takes a rights-based approach. 

Individuals with limited mobility, including older adults. 

The roadmap was developed as part of Kazakhstan's alignment with the National Plan for the Rights and Quality of Life of People with Disabilities. Implementation followed a phased, data-driven approach, involving nationwide identification of relevant infrastructure objects,  gradual adaptation and compliance checks, annual monitoring cycles, use of digital tools an coordination between national ministries and local authorities. 

This policy combines clear targets, systematic monitoring, and public accountability mechanisms. The use of an interactive map and feedback portal promotes transparency and citizen participation, while the scale of coverage (22,000 objects nationwide) ensures both urban and rural inclusion. Alignment with national disability rights frameworks and integration of legal reforms further strengthens sustainability and enforcement.

Road Map on Transport Infrastructure Accessibility for People with Limited Mobility | Ageing Policies Database - UNECE

The beneficiaries are older persons in Viet Nam. 

Plan 4170/KH‑BVHTTDL (2025) was developed as an implementation plan following the formal adoption of Viet Nam’s National Strategy on Older Persons to 2035, with a vision to 2045, which was approved by the Prime Minister under Decision No. 383/QĐ‑TTg on 21 February 2025. The plan translates the national‑level strategy into sector‑specific actions for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), in accordance with Viet Nam’s policy‑making and planning system. 

The plan is a clear sectoral plan to implement the wider National Policy on Ageing. It also includes Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs, thus giving ownership to older persons and promoting intergenerational initiatives. 

Plan issued to implement national strategy for the elderly

Older persons affected by disasters

Support to approximately 8,000 older people during floods

Following the floods in 2010, HelpAge International began forming OPAs in rural communities. As OPAs had already been in place, they were able to provide support in 2022. 

Use of grassroot organizations and making older persons actors and not only recipients of support. 

FAID – Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development

Primarily seniors (aged 60/65+) in HDB flats; EASE 2.0 expanded to include public rental housing (about 26,800 more seniors). Additionally, from 2026, eligible private property households with seniors (70,000+ households) will benefit under EASE (Private).

By April 2024, approximately 293,000 households had installed senior‑friendly fittings since 2012, improving mobility and safety within the flat.

Built as part of the Home Improvement Programme (HIP) since 2012, featuring heavy government subsidy (up to 95%), resident opt‑in via HIP polling; EASE 2.0 added new fittings (foldable grab bars, lowered kerbs, bidet sprays, HFAD) from April 2024. Implementation combines flat‑level upgrades and precinct‑level enhancements like neighbourhood improvements and assisted‑living facilities.

It integrates aging-friendly design into existing housing programmes with strong subsidy and resident participation, delivering tangible safety and mobility improvements for seniors while scaling across public and private housing.

The Safer Environment for Seniors Programme, implemented by the Singaporean Housing and Development Board, aims to incorporate universal design principles in public housing, namely ample seating, to make make them age- and user-friendly for older and disabled persons. This programme additionally involves intergenerational play spaces, namely three-generation fitness and play facilities, for families to enjoy together.

Older persons at risk of falls

Over 1900 hand rails have been installed around Naju City, across 610 senior centers since 2020 when the initiative began.

Developed as a result of the Survey of Living Conditions (2019), which found that 20% of Naju city's seniors had suffered a fall that led to injury. The city created this plan as a result of consultations with local senior citizens.

Responds directly to an issue identified in the community and has a direcl positive impact on its citizens. This initiative increases accessibility to social spaces such as the senior centers, having a positive impact on their mental health and wellbeing.