GGS data informed a public debate on ‘Population ageing and intergenerational support’ that took place both online and in Chisinau, Moldova on the 21st of October. This debate brought together national and international experts on ageing, policy makers and researchers from civil society and academia to design evidence-based policy responses.
Speakers presented main findings of targeted analyses on a wide-range of risk factors for loneliness. They also provided explanations as to how these patterns change over the lifespan and specific types of intergenerational support e.g. childcare or care for older parents were discussed. The second part of the event was dedicated to a debate on potential programmes and policy interventions to support the older population in living a healthier and active life in the country of Moldova.
These public debates are organized within the Healthy and Active Ageing Programme which is a joint effort of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova and UNFPA. UNFPA’s Demographic Resilience Programme aims to support and build the capacity of countries in developing population policies and programmes to respond to demographic changes, strengthen human capital and shape a prosperous future.
More info on the GGS in Moldova can be found here
