Strategy for Active and Healthy Ageing in the Republic of Serbia for the Period 2024–2030

Strategija aktivnog i zdravog starenja u Republici Srbiji za period od 2024. do 2030. godine ("Službeni glasnik RS", broj 84/23)

The National Strategy on Ageing 2006–2015 aims to create an integrated and coordinated policy based on modern scientific knowledge and obligations from international documents. The Government, along with ministries of labour, health, education, culture, and local government units, are the main institutions involved. The implementation is coordinated with social protection institutions, healthcare and educational establishments, NGOs, and citizens' associations. The strategy has a national scope, focusing on older persons, particularly those over 65, who represent a significant portion of the population. The strategy addresses the challenges of ageing in various sectors, including healthcare, social protection, labour market, and education. The strategy includes affirming the role of older persons in society, promoting their integration, and encouraging intergenerational transfer and dialogue. Key features involve actions like media campaign to inform older persons of their rights and enriching school programmes with content about ageing. Other interventions foreseen include the promotion of continuous learning opportunities for older persons to keep them engaged and active in society and the promotion of living conditions of older persons that are safe, comfortable, and conducive to their well-being. The strategy was in place from 2006 to 2015.