Council for Old Age and Ageing Affairs

Savet za pitanja starosti i starenja

The Council for Old Age and Ageing Affairs is an institution with the purpose to develop the concept of active and healthy ageing. This council serves as an expert advisory body to the government, ensuring the implementation of action plans related to ageing. The Council is spearheaded by the Ministry of Family Care and Demography of the Government of Serbia, with Minister Daria Kisić chairing the council. As a fundamental element of the Serbian Strategy for Active and Healthy Ageing, the working group for the strategy's development also plays a significant role. The Council targets older people across Serbia, aiming to improve their social and economic status, and enhance their participation in societal, economic, and public life. The aims of the Council include promoting the concept of active and healthy ageing and separating ageing from various health and social issues, considering the social and economic status of older persons and utilizing their potential in societal development, and enhancing cooperation with state bodies, professional, humanitarian, and professional organizations to improve the quality of life for older persons. The Council was established in 2011.