Database of good practices on ageing

It is a clear action plan assigning responsibilities to Government entities and civil society. The eventual beneficiaries will be older persons in the Philippines. 

The PPASC 2023–2028 was created through a collaborative, multi‑stakeholder process led by the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC). It was developed in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and key national government agencies, together with other development partners. The process included planning activities, workshops, briefings, and a national validation summit, which ensured technical input, inter‑agency alignment, and stakeholder validation at national level.

It is a plan with defined expected outcomes and actions. 

Older persons in Viet Nam who want to stay active. 

Pickleball is becoming a very popular sport in Viet Nam in all age categories. Tournaments encourage seniors to stay active. 

Pickleball is a sport that is friendly for older persons because it is a low impact but effective exercise. It encourages muscle engagement in legs, core, shoulders and arms and improves balance and coordination, thus supports fall prevention. It can also support intergenerational interaction. 

Older persons in Busan city. 

Busan developed the plan in response to the Korea Meteorological Administration's revised three-tier heat wave advisory system, set to take effect June 1, prompting the city to upgrade from a two-tier structure. The city proactively allocated funding early,  KRW 1 billion in heat wave response funds and KRW 900 million in special adjustment grants to district and county governments in February and May,  to prepare shelters and facilities ahead of summer. Implementation involved multiple stakeholders: city departments, all 16 district/county governments, the Busan Regional Employment and Labor Office, the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, police, fire authorities, and private partners (KT, BNK Busan Bank). Facilities (1,500 shelters, 4,200 heat reduction structures) were fully inspected in April before activation.

This is a good practice because it combines proactive, multi-tiered coordination (government agencies, private companies, and community workers) with early funding allocation and facility inspections completed before peak summer, ensuring readiness rather than reactive response. It is innovative in its public-private partnerships, such as converting KT and BNK Busan Bank branches into cooling shelters, and its use of a digital platform ("Busan Safety ON") for real-time heat information. Its structured, replicable framework, covering situation management, vulnerable group protection, shelter expansion, and event safety, makes it adaptable for other cities facing similar climate risks.

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

The directive provides clear guidelines on the management of disasters, including the responsibilities and functions of various agencies involved. It also emphasizes the need for an integrated disaster management system to effectively handle disasters on land. 

The development of NSC Directive No. 20 involved a collaborative effort among various agencies and stakeholders in Malaysia. The directive aimed to establish a systematic and integrated disaster management and relief mechanism to handle disasters effectively. It was developed to reduce casualties and minimize damage to properties and the environment, and to ensure effective coordination among agencies involved in disaster management and relief activities.

The directive covers total disaster risk management, increases in complexity, engagement of private, NGO, and community involvement, and consideration of international treaties.

Older persons in Malaysia

These initiatives have created safer and more inclusive living environments for seniors, enabling them to maintain independence while staying close to family. They have improved access to healthcare, reduced risks of accidents through thoughtful design, and promoted active ageing through community activities and recreational spaces. Retirement villages such as Green Acres and Eden-on-the-Park have provided seniors with opportunities for social engagement and healthy living, reflecting a growing trend toward independent and active lifestyles among older Malaysians.

Developers conducted research on seniors’ daily needs and incorporated universal design principles into homes and townships. Implementation involved strategic planning to include healthcare facilities, safe pedestrian pathways, ramps, and community spaces. Projects like Sunway City, Bandar Bukit Raja, and Gamuda Cove were designed to integrate accessibility with lifestyle amenities, while retirement villages were established to offer independent living with optional care services.

This approach addresses the evolving needs of seniors by promoting ageing in place within inclusive communities. It combines safety, accessibility, and social engagement, ensuring older persons can live independently while maintaining a high quality of life.

People living in remote and mountainous areas, rural health care workers, women and girls (including pregnant women), children, people with disabilities (including children), adolescents and youth. Efforts will be made to ensure that at least 60% of beneficiaries are women and girls, recognizing their often-disproportionate barriers to healthcare access.

The Programme targets at least 120,000 people with disabilities (including older persons) receiving digital disability certificates nationwide, alongside a targeted 20% increase in patients accessing their medical data through the Digital Health Profile. For older citizens, the pilot electronic submission system for disability documentation in Bishkek had already processed roughly 2,000 documents between June 2023 and March 2024. 

The implementation plan and structural logic were discussed and finalized with national partners, including the Ministry of Health and the e-Health Centre, considering national priorities and local needs.

Vulnerable groups, particularly those at risk of being discriminated, including older persons

Non-discrimination in employment in Azerbaijan is grounded in the country’s legal and institutional framework. Article 16 of the Labour Code expressly prohibits discrimination in labour relations during hiring, changes in employment, and termination on grounds such as citizenship, sex, race, nationality, language, place of residence, social origin, age, family circumstances, religion, political views, trade union membership, or other factors unrelated to professional qualifications and job performance. Employers are barred from directly or indirectly limiting rights or establishing privileges based on these prohibited grounds. Legal protections are reinforced through the Law on Employment, which guarantees equal opportunities to exercise the right to free choice of job and employment irrespective of personal characteristics. Persons who believe they have faced discrimination may seek recourse in courts under the Labour Code.  

The non-discrimination provisions in Azerbaijan’s labour framework are a good practice because they codify clear legal prohibitions against discrimination across multiple grounds in employment relations, linking them to both the Labour Code and the Law on Employment. This provides a comprehensive legal basis for equal treatment in hiring, conditions of work, and termination. The model is replicable, as the legal norms align with international standards (including ILO Convention 111 on discrimination in employment) and can be adopted or strengthened in other legal systems. It is sustainable insofar as the rights are enforceable through the judicial system, offering legal remedies to individuals who experience discrimination in employment.  

Older persons at retirement age

It was developed by the government of Uzbekistan as a presidential decree and implemented by relevant state bodies responsible for drafting/adjusting labour rules and applying them nationally.

It supports older persons by addressing age discrimination through retirement age as an automatic grounds for dismissal, thus protecting older persons right, income and social participation.

https://ageing-policies.unece.org/browse-policy/3192

Senior citizens aged 55 years and over and their care givers living in rural areas of the Kurgan region.

The "Hello!" project reached over 800 people and 24 municipalities in the Trans-Urals region.

It targeted rural areas where older people and their caregivers often face isolation and limited access to specialized services. The project supported older adults by strengthening their physical, emotional, intellectual, and creative capacities, building social connections, promoting healthy‑lifestyle literacy and awareness of pensioners’ rights, and reinforcing their social participation. It also stimulated volunteer engagement among older people and fostered a sense of community. For organizers, it provided an opportunity to further develop their professional skills.

Проект Здравствуйте!Повышение качество жизни пожилых людей в сельской местности.. Охват проекта: Курганская область ID: 15311 | DOBRO.RU

Socially vulnerable people with home care needs in in Gyumri & Vanadzor (Armenia), including persons over 65 years of age.

The project was developed through partners with Governments and faith-based organizations. To ensure long‑term sustainability, the project developed specialized gerontology and geriatrics training modules, approved by the Ministry of Health, partnered with vocational schools to train 120 nursing students and provides qualification training for 30 active nurses.

The project promotes a community-based care model, with adequate training and oversight.