Profiles of National Coordinating Bodies on Ageing and Non-governmental Organizations for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific (2002)


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Profiles of National Coordinating Bodies on Ageing and Non-governmental Organizations for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific (2002)

PART ONE: NATIONAL COORDINATING BODIES ON AGEING
AUSTRALIA Office for Older Australians,Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care Contact office Director Office of Older Australians Department of Health and Aged Care Address MDP 10 G.P.O. Box 9848 Canberra ACT 2601, Australia Telephone (61-2) 62895246 Fax (61-2) 62824412 E-mail ofoa@health.gov.au Web site http://www.olderaustralians.gov.au Nature of national body Governmental (each Australian State and Territory has a “unit on ageing”) Functions Policy formulation Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Research Publications on ageing Australian Ageing Research Directory (2000); National Strategy Discussion Papers; Commonwealth/State and Territory Strategy on Healthy Ageing; A Report on the Review of Healthy Ageing Research in Australia, Older Australians at a Glance (statistics); The National Strategy for an Ageing Australia, and others. Major activities on behalf of older persons 1. Development of the National Strategy for an Ageing Australia. The Commonwealth Government announced the development of the Strategy in 1999. The Terms of Reference are: to promote and inform a consideration by the Australian community of the likely impacts of, and possible responses to, population ageing; to consider the impacts of, and potential policy responses to, ageing under four major themes (i.e. independence and self- provision; world class care; healthy ageing and attitude, lifestyle and community support); to address key issues raised by the community in each of the major themes; and to advise the Commonwealth Government on short, medium and long-term policy responses to population ageing as part of a coordinated national framework. Six discussion papers have been released: Background paper Healthy Ageing Independence and Self-Provision Employment for Mature Age Workers World Class Care Attitude, Lifestyle and Community Support The development of the Strategy is being supported by $ 6.1 million over four years to enable implementation of a range of partnership initiatives with other areas of Government, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. 2. Participation in policy debate and partnership programmes with the States and Territories through the Commonwealth, State and Territory Healthy Ageing Strategy, a bipartisan strategy developed by the Healthy Ageing Task Force. 3. Undertaking research into ageing issues. 4. Supporting a range of national annual awards: The Senior Australian of the Year, National Media Awards Commonwealth Recognition Awards. 5. Oversee and coordinate policy in relation to dementia and mental health for older Australians. BANGLADESH National Committee on Ageing Contact office Deputy Secretary (Programme), Ministry of Social Welfare Address Building No. 6, Room No. 303 Bangladesh Secretariat Dhaka, Bangladesh Telephone (880-2) 8614851, 8624684 Fax (880-2) 8618969 Nature of national body Governmental Date of establishment 1982 CAMBODIA Department of Social Welfare Contact office Mr Chum Seak Nguon Deputy of Social Welfare Department Social Welfare Department Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour, Vocational Training, and Youth Rehabilitation (MOSALVY) Address No. 68, Preah Norodom Phnom Penh Cambodia Telephone (855-23) 725891, 211634, (855-11) 911564 Fax (855-23) 427322 Email mosalvy@forum.org.kh Nature of national body Governmental Publications on ageing Demographic Survey of Cambodia (1996), Labour Force and Migration in Cambodia (1996), Report on the Survey of Street People in Phnom Penh (1997); Future Directions for Social Affairs Within the Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour and Veteran Affairs from the Year 1995 and the Years 1996-2000 (2000) Major activities on behalf of older persons Collaboration with HAI-Cambodia Programme on national study and programmes on ageing CHINA China National Working Commission on Ageing Contact office Director International Department China National Committee on Ageing (CNCA) Address Jia 57, Andingmenwai Dajie Beijing 100011, China Telephone (86-10) 64251199, 64260426, 65851458 Fax (86-10) 64250099 E-mail cnca@public.east.cn.net, ind@cnca.org.cn Web site http://www.cnca.org.cn Date of establishment 1982 Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental NGOs represented on national body China Fund for the Elderly China Association of the Universities for the Aged Gerontological Society of China Functions Policy formulation Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons Training Research Maintenance of a reference centre Publication of a newsletter Publications on ageing Projections of Population Ageing in China (1987), National Survey by the China National Committee on Ageing (1992) Major activities on behalf of older persons CNCA initiated a national programme of assistance for older persons in 1996, and is funded by donations from individuals and organizations in China and abroad. This programme mainly assists older persons in difficulties or in poor areas or in areas suffering from natural disasters. More recently, CNCA has initiated senior education/lifelong learning programmes, volunteer and exercise programmes among seniors, and aids in the promotion of community-based services for older persons. COOK ISLANDS Division of Social Welfare Ministry of Internal Affairs Address P.O. Box 98 Rarotonga Cook Islands Telephone (682) 29450 Fax (682) 23608 Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental Members of national body Hospital Comfort National Council of Women Rotary Club Functions Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Major activities on behalf of older persons The Government distributes and monitors old-age benefits assistance. NGOs provide equipment and resources to assist with programmes. FIJI Department of Social Welfare Contact office Director of Social Welfare Department of Social Welfare Address Malcolm Street P.O. Box 2127, Government Buildings Suva Fiji Telephone (679) 3315585 Fax (679) 3305110 Nature of national body Governmental Publications on ageing 1998 Census, by the Fiji Government Major activities on behalf of older persons The Government concentrates on providing financial and housing grants for older persons, and act as referral agents for medical care, public awareness, and social roles of extended family members. GUAM Division of Senior Citizens, Department of Public Health and Social Services Address P.O. Box 2816 Agana 96932 Guam Telephone (671) 4750263 Fax (671) 4772930 Nature of national body Governmental Members of national body Mr Dennis G. Rodriguez Director, Department of Public Health and Social Services Mr Arthur U. San Agustin, MHR Acting Administrator, Division of Senior Citizens Mr Vicente Angoco Chairman, Guam Council on Senior Citizens NGOs represented on national body Guam Council on Senior Citizens Functions Policy formulation Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons Training Research Maintenance of a reference centre Major activities on behalf of older persons The Senior Citizens’ Month is celebrated annually to recognize and honour the senior citizens of the island. Activities include the Governor’s Conference on Ageing, the Governor’s and Legislature’s receptions, and Rai and La Raina (King and Queen) coronations. HONG KONG, CHINA Elderly Services Division, Health and Welfare Bureau Address 19-20th floor, Murray Building Garden Road Hong Kong, China Telephone (852) 29738168 Fax (852) 28400467, 25413352, 25242743 Nature of coordinating body Governmental Members of coordinating body The Elderly Services Division is headed by the Principle Assistant Secretary (Elderly Services) and supported by two Assistant Secretaries (Elderly Services) Functions Policy formulation Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Publications on ageing Report of the Working Group on Care for the Elderly (1994) Major activities on behalf of older persons A consultancy study on needs of older persons for residential care and community support services was completed in mid-1997. INDIA Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Contact office Joint Secretary to the Government of India Address Room No. 616 Shastri Bhavan, A Wing New Delhi 110001 India Telephone (91-11) 3381641, 4108457 Fax (91-11) 3384918 Nature of national body Governmental Functions Policy formulation Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons Major activities on behalf of older persons The Ministry provides financial assistance to NGOs for establishing and maintaining old-age homes, day-care centres and mobile medicare unit for older persons. INDONESIA Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Social Affairs Contact office H.E. Mr H. Bachtiar Chamsyah Minister for Social Affairs/ The Director General Department of Social Welfare Address Jl. Salemba Raya No. 28 Central Jakarta 10430 Indonesia Phone (62 21) 3103612 Fax (62 21) 3103613 Nature of national body Governmental Functions Policy formulation Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities and programmes on ageing in conjunction with other NGOs and Government bodies Conducting research and promoting the rights of older persons Publications on ageing Surveys by the Ministry of Population ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Department of Rehabilitation at state Iran Welfare Organization Contact office General Director International Relation Affairs International Affairs Office Address 6th Floor, Welfare Organization Fayazbakhsh Street Imamkhomaini Ave. Tehran Islamic Republic of Iran Telephone (98-21) 6707090 Fax (98-21) 6714905, 6702197 Email behzisty@Peyam.net Web site http://www.geocities.com/Athens/olympus/6229/behzisty.htm/ Date of establishment 1979 Nature of national body Governmental Functions Policy formulation Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons Training Research Maintenance of a reference centre Publication of a newsletter Publications on ageing The Ageing Magazine (1996), Surveys on the delivery of the aged to boarding houses and the needs of people with disabilities and the elderly Major activities on behalf of older persons To conduct common projects between welfare organizations and notary organizations in the field of ageing To provide assistance to older people’s organizations JAPAN Policy Office on the Ageing of Society Management and Coordination Agency Prime Minister’s Office Contact office The Ministry of Foreign Affairs acts as the liaison office for international affairs. Nature of national body Governmental Publications on ageing Annual National Survey on Ageing (since 1993) Members of national body All ministries and agencies in the Government Functions To coordinate policies and reports concerning older people developed by ministries and agencies To conduct research and educate the public on issues relating to ageing and older persons KAZAKHSTAN Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population Address Manas Street Astana 473000 Republic of Kazakhstan Telephone (7-3172) 153638 Fax (7-3172) 153638 Email sobes@enbek.kz KIRIBATI Social Welfare Division, Ministry of Environment and Social Development (MESD) Address GPO Box 234 Bikenibeu Tarawa Kiribati Telephone (686) 28208, 28071 Fax (686) 28202, 28334 Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental NGOs represented on national body: Yes Functions Policy formulation Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons Training Research Publication of a newsletter KYRGYZSTAN International Affairs Department, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Address 215 Tynystanov Street 720040, GSP, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Telephone (996-312) 220672, 226850 Fax (996-312) 221837 E-mail mlsp@mlsp.kg Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental NGOs represented on national body Public Association of Social Protection of Population Functions Policy formulation Provision of social services Publications on ageing Survey (1997) by the Department of Social Work LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Division of Older People, Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare Contact office Mr Bounneuang Sidavong Head of the Division of Older People Address Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare Vientiane Lao People’s Democratic Republic Fax (856-21) 216752, 213287 E-mail nrdp@laotel.com Nature of national body Governmental Major activities on behalf of older persons Currently organizing a National Committee on Ageing MACAO, CHINA Social Welfare Institute Contact office Mr Ip Peng Kin, Director Address Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China Estrada do Cemitério, n.°6 Macao, China Telephone (853) 3997122, 3997123, 512512 Fax (853) 559529 E-mail srh@ias.gov.mo Web site http://www.ias.gov.mo Date of establishment 1967 Nature of national body Governmental NGOs represented on national body The Social Welfare Committee is a consultative body, which consists of representatives from NGOs. The Committee assists the Government in planning, monitoring and evaluating social welfare policies and services for older persons. Functions Policy formulation Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons Training Research Publication of a newsletter Publications on ageing Population Census (1990); Survey on the facets of Macau Families and Challenges for Social Services (1994) MALAYSIA National Advisory and Consultative Council of the Elderly Contact office Director General, Social Welfare Department Ministry of National Unity and Social Development Address Tingkat 6-16, Wisma Shen Jalan Masjid India 50564 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Telephone (603) 26926498 Fax (603) 26933131, 26934270 Email adminjkm@kempadu.gov.my Web site http://www.kempadu.gov.my/jkm Date of establishment May 1996 Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental Members of national body Chairperson Minister of National Unity and Social Development Members • Secretary General, Ministry of National Unity and Social Development • Secretary General, Ministry of Education • Secretary General, Ministry of Health • Secretary General, Ministry of Information • Secretary General, Ministry of Transport • Secretary General, Ministry of Housing and Local Government • Secretary General, Ministry of Human Resources • Secretary General, Ministry of Rural Development • Mayor, City Hall, Kuala Lumpur • Director General, Malaysian Islamic Development Department • Executive Director, Employment Provident Fund • Director General, National Population and Family Development Board • Managing Director, Malaysian Railway Ltd. • Managing Director, Malaysian Airlines System • Chairperson, Asian Institute for Development Communication (AIDCOM) • President, West Malaysian Malay Bus Express Organization • Managing Director, AMWAY Malaysia Pte. Ltd. • President, Housing Development Association • President, Malaysian Youth Council • President, Malaysian Government Pensioners Association • President, Malaysian National Council of Women Organizations • President, Central Welfare Council Peninsular Malaysia • President, USIAMAS • President, Social Workers Association Malaysia • President, NACSCOM • Secretary General, Ex-Police Association of Malaysia NGOs represented on • Majlis Kebangsaan Persatuan Warga Berida Malaysia national body (NASSCOM) • Majlis Pusat Kebajikan Semenanjung Malaysia • USIAMAS (Golden Age) • Persatuan Pesara Kerajaan Malaysia • Persatuan Bekas-bekas Polis Malaysia Functions • Policy formulation • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Publications on ageing National Population Survey (2000) by the Statistics Department Major activities on behalf of older persons The Council has formulated the Plan of Action for the Elderly in Malaysia. The projects and activities will be implemented in a more coordinated manner, using a multi-disciplinary approach. MALDIVES Office of the Minister of Planning and National Development Contact Office HE Mr Ibrahim Hussain Zaki Minister of Planning and National Development Address Ministry of Planning and National Development 4th floor, Ghazzee Building Ameer Ahmed Magu Male’, 20-05 Maldives Telephone (960) 323919, 322965 Fax (960) 327351 E-mail minister@planning.gov.mv Web site http://www.planning.gov.mv Nature of the national body Governmental MARSHALL ISLANDS Ministry of Internal Affairs Majuro Telephone (692) 6253842 Fax (692) 62553531 Publications on ageing Surveys on Programmes for Older Persons conducted by Marshall Community Action Agency (1966-1980) and the Ministry of Social Services (1980-1995) Nature of national body Governmental MONGOLIA Strategic Planning Department Contact office Mr Ch.Dagvadorj, Director Strategic Planning Department Ministry for Social Welfare and Labour Address United Nations Str-5 Ulaanbaatar-210646 Mongolia Telephone (976-11) 312691 Fax (976-11) 328634 E-mail mswl@mongolnet.mn Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental Members of national body • Ministry of Social Welfare and Labour • State Social Welfare Office • Mongolian Association of Elderly People NGOs represented on national body The Mongolian Association of Elderly People Functions • Policy formulation • Implementation of plans and policies • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing • Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons • Research Major activities on behalf of older persons • To formulate a national policy on older persons in order to promote their well-being • To facilitate regular communication between the government and NGOs in preparation for the International Year of Older Persons (1999) • To carry-out research on issues related to older persons in Mongolia • To prepare an action plan for the International Year of Older Persons (1999) Publications on ageing Survey (2000) by the National Statistics Office MYANMAR Department of Social Welfare Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Contact office Director General, Department of Social Welfare Address No. 64, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road Mayangone Township Yangon Myanmar Tel (95-1) 662591 Fax (95-1) 650002 Email social-wel-myan@mpt.mail.net.mm Major activities on behalf of older persons The Department of Social Welfare maintains close links with, and provides assistance to, residential homes for older persons which are established and run by voluntary organizations throughout the country. There are currently 26 such homes in Myanmar. Care of older persons without children or relatives is provided by voluntary organizations through services at homes for older persons. NEPAL Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare Contact office Mr G.P Upadhayay Under-Secretariat Social Security Section Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare Address Singh Durbar Kathmandu Nepal Tel (977-1) 241465, 241816, 241868, 241728 Fax (977-1) 241516, 243475 E-mail mwcsw@ntc.net.np, mwcsw@most.gov.np Date of establishment September 1995 Nature of national body Governmental Functions • Policy formulation • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities and funds on ageing Publications on ageing National Census (1991) by the Central Bureau of Stastistics NEW ZEALAND Office for Senior Citizens, Ministry of Social Development Contact office The Chief Office for Senior Citizens Address Minitry of Social Development P.O. Box 12136 5th Floor, Tower Block Charles Ferguson Building, Bowen Street Wellington New Zealand Telephone (64-4) 9163860, 9163612, 916-3752 Fax (64-4) 9163778 Email Natalie.Lavery01@msd.govt.nz Date of establishment 1990 Nature of national body Governmental Functions • Policy formulation • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing with other government agencies • Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons • Research • Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons • Provision of advice to the Minister for Senior Citizens Publications on ageing New Zealand Now 65 Plus (1995); Survey on the living standards of older New Zealanders (2000) Major activities on behalf of older persons • Consultation with older people The purpose of these consultations is to discuss the work of the Senior Citizens Unit and to listen to issues of interest or concern to older people. This enables the Unit to keep in touch with issues and advise the Minister for Senior Citizens. • Work with community organizations The Senior Citizens Unit works closely with groups representing the interests of older people, including Age Concern New Zealand and Grey Power New Zealand. The Unit provides information on policy issues to community groups and works with them on specific initiatives. Liaison with government agencies One of the roles of the Senior Citizens Unit is to comment on policies which affect older people. To facilitate communication between government departments, the Unit hosts quarterly inter-departmental network meetings. The Unit is also represented on the official group providing advice to the Prime Ministerial Task Force on Positive Ageing which was expected to report to the Government by 30 June 1997. Elder abuse and neglect The Senior Citizens Unit is represented on the National Advisory Group overseeing the elder abuse and neglect programmes. Age Concern New Zealand, through its local Councils, has established seven elder abuse and neglect programmes. The aim of these is to prevent elder abuse and neglect of older people by implementing pre-crisis intervention strategies and to respond rapidly to incidents of elder abuse and neglect. Income Support Super Centres The Senior Citizens Unit has worked closely with Income Support in the development of the Super Centre concept. There are currently 27 Super Centres operating throughout New Zealand. Most recently, the Unit has been involved in the development of a training package for Super Centre staff, focusing on the needs of older clients and addressing issues surrounding positive ageing, retirement, the diversity of the older population and the complexities of elder abuse and neglect. Promoting positive attitudes to ageing The Senior Citizens Unit is involved in nationwide projects in conjunction with other agencies to promote positive attitudes to ageing among older people and the community. International Day of Older Persons The Senior Citizens Unit works with other agencies and organizations to promote the nationwide celebration of the International Day of Older Persons. These events will provide the foundation for celebrating the United Nations International Year of Older Persons (1999). Greats and Grands Month The Senior Citizens Unit promotes each October as Greats and Grands Month to highlight the role of grandparents and other older people who have a significant role in family life. Schools throughout New Zealand are contacted and encouraged to organize intergenerational events during the month of October. The Unit is undertaking preparatory work on the development of guidelines for inter-generational programmes. PAKISTAN National Committee on Ageing Contact office Mr Shaukat N. Tahir Joint Secretary Ministry of Women’s Development, Social Welfare and Special Education Address 9-E, Rizwan Plaza Blue Area, F-6 Islamabad, Pakistan Telephone (92-51) 9202988, 9201875 Fax (92-51) 9204420, 9203376 E-mail ncsw1@isb.paknet.com.pk, Sntjs@yahoo.com Nature of national body Governmental Members of national body Patron: Minister of Health, Special Education and Social Welfare Vice Patron: Minister of State for Health, Special Education and Social Welfare Chairperson: Secretary Ministry of Health, Special Education and Social Welfare Member/Secretary General: Joint Secretary, Special Education and Social Welfare Division Members Director General, Ministry of Health, Special Education and Social Welfare Director General, Special Education and Social Welfare Division Senior Chief, Health, Special Education and Social Welfare Section, Planning and Development Division Financial Advisor, Ministry of Health, Special Education and Social Welfare Director General, Staff Welfare Organization, Establishment Division Joint Secretary, Women’s Division Deputy Managing Director, National Zakat Foundation Secretary/Director, National Council of Social Welfare Social Security Advisor, Labour Division Secretaries, Department of Social Welfare, Governments of the Punjab, Sind, NWFP and Baluchistan Six representatives from non-governmental organizations dealing with ageing (one from one each from other provinces) to be nominated by the concerned registering authority of the organizations Secretary Deputy Secretary, Special Education and Social Welfare Division NGOs represented on national body President, Senior Citizens Foundation of Pakistan President, Mujeeb Welfare Society President, Pakistan Senior Citizens Association President, Anjuman-e-Rafa-e-Ama Functions Policy formulation Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons Training Research Maintenance of a reference centre Publication of a newsletter Publications on ageing Survey of Elderly (A case study of Lahore district) (1991) Major activities on behalf of older persons older persons To examine the needs and requirements of give advice and make recommendations to the relevant government agencies on matters concerning older persons To review the National Plan of Action on Ageing To coordinate with the Federal and Provincial ministries/divisions and departments, non-governmental organizations and international agencies for the promotion of services of older people To take all such measures which it may consider necessary to implement its decisions and to achieve the objectives of the National Plan of Action on Ageing PALAU Palau State Agency on Ageing Name of sponsoring ministry Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs Address P.O. Box 100 Koror 96940 Palau Telephone (680) 4882575 Fax (680) 4882736 Nature of national body Governmental Members of national body Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judiciary Branch NGOs represented on national body Ngara Amayong, Koror State, Republic of Palau Ngarchotilch, Melekeok State, Republic of Palau Functions Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons Training Research Maintenance of a reference centre PAPUA NEW GUINEA Department of Social Welfare and Development Contact office Ms Noreen Tom The Secretariat National Coordinating Committee on Elderly Department of Social Welfare and Development PO Box 7354 Boroko, NCD Papua New Guinea Telephone (675) 3232178, 3250273 Fax (675) 3250133, 3230554 Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental Functions Implementation of plans and policies Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons Major actions on behalf of older persons National policy framework on ageing was established in February 2000, and is currently under development. PHILIPPINES Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Contact office Ms Lourdes Balanon Undersecretary for Policy, Programmes and Standards Department of Social Welfare and Development Batasan Pambansa Complex Constitution Hills Quezon City, Philippines Telephone (63-2) 9319131, 9318101 to 07, 9517439 Fax (63-2) 9319131 Email lgb@mlss.dswd.gov.ph Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental Members of national body • Department of Social Welfare and Development (Chairperson) • Department of Health • Department of Education, Culture and Sports • Department of Interior and Local Government • National Economic and Development Authority • Department of Labour and Employment • Housing and Urban Development coordinating Council • National Anti-Poverty Commission • Department of Science and Technology • Philippines Information Agency • Department of Finance • Department of Transportation and Communication • Department of Trade and Industry NGOs represented on national body • Federation of Senior Citizens’ Associations of the Philippines (FSCAP) • Coalition of Services of the Elderly (COSE) • Philippines Retirement Authority Member Association • Philippines Retirement Authority and Programme Development Functions • Policy formulation • Implementation of plans and policies • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing and plan of action for older persons • Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons • Training • Research • Publication of a newsletter Publications on ageing The Filipino Elderly: A Review of Literature and Existing Data; Socio-economic Consequences of the Ageing Population; Status of Programs and Services for the Elderly; An Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Selected Filipino Urban Elderly; Senior Citizens Survey (1997); National Laws and International/Local Issuances on Ageing; Philippine Plan of Action for Older Persons 1999-2004 Major activities on behalf of older persons • Registration/survey of senior citizens (undertaken by DSWD in coordination with ESCAP to establish the socio-economic profile as well as needs assessment of the Filipino elderly) • A National Executive Committee on Ageing attached to DSWD was created in 2000 with the function to formulate a National Plan of Action on Ageing and to serve as a liaison to the UN World Assembly on Ageing. Since that time, DSWD has been the lead agency, its task being to develop programmes, initiate and pilot special projects for demonstration, conduct program audit and evaluation, provide technical and consultative services, and set standards for licensing and accreditation of agencies, including private or public homes for older persons. Likewise, with the two laws enacted for the benefit of senior citizens (Republic Act 7432 and Republic Act 7876), DSWD has been mandated to develop programmes and services for senior citizens and to issue the necessary regulations to implement the Acts (RA 7432, RA 7876), in coordination with other concerned agencies. - RA 7432 (an Act passed in 1992 which main purposes are to maximize the contribution of senior citizens to nation building and to grant benefits and special privileges for older persons) grants 20% discount for older persons from all establishments relative to transportation, hotel and lodging, restaurants and recreation centers and purchase of medicines nationwide, including assistance by the government to those caring for and living with older persons in terms of tax exemption. The Act also established the office of Senior Citizens Affairs in cities and municipalities nationwide. - RA 7876 Act establishes a Senior Citizens Center in all cities and municipalities of Philippines and the appropriation of funds therefore. The Centers are to be run by the senior citizens themselves with support from local government units and NGOs. Activities in celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week, which falls on the first week of October as per Presidential Proclamation No. 470, are planned and carried out by the National Executive Committee on Ageing. The Secretary of DSWD chairs this committee. REPUBLIC OF KOREA Older Persons’ Welfare Division, Ministry of Health and Welfare Kyung-gi-Do Kwachun-si Jung-agng-1-Dong, 427-721 Republic of Korea Telephone (82-2) 504-6235 Fax (82-2) 504-6236 Email ksy921@mohw.go.kr Web site http://www.mohw.go.kr Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental Functions • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing Publications on ageing Living Profile and Welfare Needs of Older Persons (1998) by the Korean Institute for Health and Social Affairs SAMOA Department of Health, Ministry of Health Private Bag Apia Samoa Telephone (685) 21212 Fax (685) 22905 Nature of national body Governmental Members of national body • Director of Clinical Health Services • Consultant on Ageing • Principal Research Officer Functions • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing • Training (for caregivers) • Research SINGAPORE Ministry of Community Development and Sports Contact office Director, Elderly Development Division Ministry of Community Development and Sports 512 Thomson Road #14-00 Singapore 298136 Telephone (65) 3548302, 3548328 Fax (65) 3536090 Web site http://www.mcds.gov.sg E-mail mcds_email@mcds.gov.sg Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental Members of national body • Mr Er Kwong Wah, Prime Secretary (PS), Ministry of Community Development and Sports • Prime Secretary (PS) , Ministry of Education • Dr Chen Ai Ju, Director, Medical Services, Ministry of Health • Mr Lam Chuan Leong, Prime Secretary (PS), Ministry of National Development • Mr Lee Chiong Giam, Chief Executive Director, People’s Association • Mr Gerard Ee, Partner of Ernest & Young • Ms Anamah Tan, Principal of Ann Tan & Associates • Mr Mano Sabnani, Director of Research, DBS Investment Research • Dr Esther Tan, Head, Department of Psychological Studies, National Institute of Education • Ms Sharifah Omar, Blk 143 #02-406 • Mr Koh Juan Kiat, Executive Director, Singapore National Employers Federation • Mr Koh Choon Hui, Vice-President, Roche Singapore Pte. Ltd. • Ms Ho Gang Hiang, Executive Director, The Society For Aid to the Paralysed • Dr Yap Mui Teng, Senior Research Fellow, IPS Kent Ridge • Ms Rosie Ko, Manager, Women’s Programme Department, NTUC, Trade Union House • Dr Myrna Blake, Senior Lecturer, NUS, Social Work and Psychology Department • Dr Ngiam Tee Liang, Senior Lecturer, NUS, Social Work and Psychology Department • Dr Eileen Aw, Executive Medical Director, St. Luke Hospital for the Elderly • Mr Poad Mattar, Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche HR Consultants Pte. Ltd. Functions • Policy formulation • Implementation of plans and policies • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing • Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons • Research Publications on ageing Singaporeans Maturing with Age (1996); Projection on the National Health Expenditure in Singapore: The Effect of Ageing Population and Policy Implications (1996); The Aged Population of Singapore (1994); National Survey of Senior Citizens in Singapore (1995, 1996), Needs Assessment Survey (1999) SRI LANKA National Committee on Ageing Name of sponsoring ministry Ministry of Social Welfare Contact office Ms V. Jegarasasingam Secretary Ministry of Social Welfare 5th Floor "Sethsiripaya" Battaramulla, Sri Lanka Telephone (94-1) 877124, 883525 Fax (94-1) 877381 Email msssec@slmet.lk msssec@sltnet.lk Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental Members of national body Chairperson: Secretary, Ministry of Social Services Vice Chairperson: Under Secretary, Ministry of Social Services Secretary: Director, Department of Social Services Treasurer: Mr P.D.D.P.A. Liyanage, Accountant, Department of Social Services Members • Senior Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Social Services • Deputy Director General, Ministry of Social Services • Director, Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurvedic Research Institute • Divisional Secretary/Member of the National Ageing Committee, Divisional Secretariat • Deputy Director, Ministry of Transport, Environment and Women’s Affairs • Director, Department of Pensions • Executive Director, HelpAge Sri Lanka • President, Dharma Vijaya Foundation • President, Carers’ Association for the Elderly • President, All-Ceylon Buddhist Congress Functions • Policy formulation • Implementation of plans and policies • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing • Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons • Training • Research • Publication of a newsletter Publications on ageing Elders, published annually Major activities on behalf of older persons The national committee is conducting a survey in an urban area to identify the gravity of the problems faced by older persons. It hopes to introduce a home-help service for older persons so that they can live in their own homes as long as possible. Home helpers will be selected from the same area and trained in caring for older persons. A service scheme will also be conducted within three months. TAJIKISTAN Ministry of Social Protection Contact office c/o Resident Representative, UNDP Tajikistan Address 39 Aini Street Dushanbe 734024 Tajikistan Tel (992-372) 210670, 510084, 210680 Fax (873) 382420322 (Satellite) (31-594) 552173 (V-Sat) E-mail nodira.karim-zoda@undp.org Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental NGOs represented on national body • Shifo • Odamiat • Avesio • Association of Afghan Veterans THAILAND National Commission on the Elderly Contact office Executive Secretary, NCE’s Secretariat Office Address c/o Office of the Permanent Secretary The Prime Minister’s Office Government House Pitsanuloke Road Bangkok 10300 Thailand Telephone (66-2) 2822690, 2825296 Fax (66-2) 2813690 Email TNCWA@Thaiwomen.net Web site http://www.pmo.thaigov.go.th/aging Date of establishment 1999 Nature of national body Governmental and non-governmental NGOs represented on national body • Senior Citizens Council of Thailand • National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand • Thai Red Cross Association Functions • Policy formulation • Implementation of plans and policies • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing • Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons • Training • Research Publications on ageing • Health and Welfare Survey (1991); Survey of Population Change (1991); Survey of the Elderly by the National Statistics Office • National Health Examination Survey (1991-92); National Survey on the Welfare of the Elderly in Thailand (SWET) by the Thailand Health Research Institute Foundation • National Survey for Household Social Welfare Promotion (1999) by the Department of Public Welfare, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare TONGA Public Health and Primary Health Care Division, Ministry of Health Contact office Public Health and Primary Health Care Division P.O. Box 59 Nuku’alofa Tonga Telephone (676) 23200 Fax (676) 24291 E-mail mohtonga@kalianet.to Nature of national body Governmental Members of national body • Dr Maika Kinahoi • Ms Luolua Lasike, O.T.A Centre • Ms Pamela Lino, Tonga Red Cross Functions • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing • Advocacy and promotion of the rights of older persons TURKEY Department of Services for the Elderly, General Directorate of Social Services and Child Protection Agency, State Ministry Contact office Mr Handan Mihcakan The President Necatibey Caddesi No. 11 Kat. 3 06440 Kizilay, Ankara Turkey Telephone (90-312) 2322601 Fax (90-312) 2310650 E-mail hmihcakan@shçek.gov.tr Web site http://www.shçek.gov.tr Date of establishment 1983 Nature of national body Governmental Members of national body • Mr Osman Furkan, General Director • Mr Mehmet Ileri, Head, Department of Services for the Elderly Functions • Implementation of plans and policies • Coordination/monitoring/evaluation of activities on ageing VANUATU Department of Economic and Social Development, Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Address PMB 008 Port Vila Vanuatu Contact Office Mr. James Toa Sector Policy Manager Department of Economic and Social Development Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Tel (678) 22043, 22605 Fax (678) 23087 E-mail jtoa@vanuatu.gov.vu Nature of national body Governmental VIET NAM Department of Social Protection Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) Address 12 Ngo Quyen Street Hanoi Viet Nam Phone (844) 8269514-5, 8260216 Fax (844) 8254728, 9344004 E-mail vnhepr@netnam.org.vn Nature of national body Governmental Functions Implementation of plans and policies on ageing Training

Profiles of National Coordinating Bodies on Ageing and Non-governmental Organizations for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific (2002)

PART ONE: NATIONAL COORDINATING BODIES ON AGEING

Profiles of National Coordinating Bodies on Ageing and
Non-governmental Organizations for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific (2002)