Ageing

In the Asian and Pacific region, the number of older persons aged 60 and above is increasing at an unprecedented rate. The social, economic and health implications of this increasing proportion of older persons are profound and far-reaching. It is vital that the ageing process is a dignified, healthy, productive and empowering one for older persons. ESCAP works with Governments and other partners to enhance a policy environment that ... more

Disability

An estimated 10 per cent of the world's population, or 650 million people, live with a disability. In Asia and the Pacific, the population of persons with disabilities could be as many as 400 million and the number is increasing due to multiple factors, including that of population aging. Persons with disabilities face many forms of discrimination and prejudice as well as all types of barriers. Rights-based and comprehensive policy actions ... more

Migration

International migration has become a permanent feature of many economies in the Asia-Pacific region. International migration has demographic, social and economic implications for sending and receiving countries. People in Asia-Pacific migrate for a number of reasons, among them political instability in the home country, to study in ... more

Population

Our population activities aim to assist Members and Associate Member achieve inclusive and sustainable development, through the analysis and monitoring of regional population dynamics to better inform decision-making and the formulation of population Policies; raising awareness of population dynamics and their implications for development; and enhancing the capacity of national planners and policy ... more

Social Policy

Develops national capacity in planning, monitoring and evaluating programmes for sustainable social development ... more