Action Plan on the implementation of the active ageing principle for the years 2018–2021

Hotărîrea Guvernului cu privire la completarea Programului pentru integrarea problemelor îmbătrânirii în politici nr.1147 din 20.12.2017, Anexa 3 Planul de acțiuni privind implementarea principiului îmbătrînirii active (2018-2021)

The Action Plan on the implementation of the active ageing principle for the years 2018–2021 aims to integrate the issues of ageing into the general and sectoral development policies in order to promote the rights, interests, and well-being of older persons. The policy is cross-sectorial and involves the collaboration of various ministries and central administrative authorities, local public authorities, the National Commission for Population and Development, and civil society organisations. It covers the whole population of the Republic of Moldova, with a special focus on older persons aged 50 and over, who represent about 20% of the total population. Some of the key objectives are: - To ensure adequate social protection and financial security for current and future generations of older persons, by reforming the pension system, and improving social assistance and services. - To improve the health and well-being of older persons, by integrating the ageing perspective into the health policies and services and enhancing the prevention and management of chronic diseases and functional limitations. - To promote lifelong learning and education for older persons, by expanding the opportunities for formal and non-formal education. - The law was approved in 2017 and implemented between 2018 and 2021.