National Strategy for Active Ageing in Bulgaria (2019–2030)

Национална стратегия за активен живот на възрастните хора в България 2019–2030 г.

The National Strategy for Active Ageing in Bulgaria (2019–2030) aims to create conditions for active and dignified life of older persons by providing equal opportunities for their full participation in the economic and social life of society. It builds on the National Concept for Promotion of Active Ageing (2012). It is cross-sectorial: while the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy is the responsible institution for the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the strategy, other ministries and government agencies are involved in these processes. The strategy includes four main priorities: ensuring equal opportunities for active employment and financial stability of older persons; improving the standard and quality of life of older persons; ensuring equal opportunities for access to health and social services and promoting healthy and active ageing; and overcoming the negative stereotypes and building a positive public image of older persons. The strategy outlines various actions and measures under each priority, such as promoting lifelong learning and flexible work arrangements, reforming the pension system and combating poverty, improving the living environment and the accessibility of public spaces, developing and modernizing long-term care and home care, supporting the development of the “silver economy” and the voluntary work, and raising awareness and education on ageing issues.