Existence of public policies, plans and programmes that consider the impact of the evolving age structure over the medium and long terms.
Definition:
The country has at least one public policy, plan and/or programme relating to the medium- or long-run impact of changes in specific age groups of the population, such as childhood, adolescence, adulthood, older persons.
Notes:
As examples, policies could be measured in relation to the pension system, demographic dividend, among others.
For OECD countries see [online]:
- http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/social-issues-migration-health/reforms-for-an-ageing-society
_9789264188198-en.
Type
Qualitative
Priority Measures
C.19 - Age structure in policies and programs
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Design and implement public policies, plans and programmes —at all political and administrative levels— that take into account changes in the age structure, in particular population ageing, and the opportunities and challenges associated with these changes over the medium and long term.
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