Key Highlights
1. Global Context
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Population ageing is accelerating worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
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By 2030, 1.4 billion people will be aged 60+, rising to 16% of the global population by 2050.
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Urbanization, migration, and ageing together reshape where and how older people live.
2. Why Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) Matter
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Where people live strongly determines healthy ageing.
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Age-friendly environments support autonomy, inclusion, participation, and dignity.
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AFCC benefit not only older people, but all generations (universal design principle).
3. Global Framework & UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030)
Four priority action areas:
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Combat ageism
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Create age-friendly communities
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Deliver integrated, person-centred care
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Ensure access to long-term care
Four enablers:
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Meaningful engagement of older people
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Leadership and capacity building
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Cross-sector collaboration
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Data, research, and innovation
4. WHO Age-Friendly City Domains (8 Domains)
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Outdoor spaces & buildings
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Transport & mobility
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Housing
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Social participation
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Respect & social inclusion
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Civic participation & employment
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Communication & information
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Community support & health services
5. Importance of National AFCC Programmes
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National programmes significantly increase the number of age-friendly communities.
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They align local, national, and international actions.
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They provide leadership, resources, coordination, and sustainability.
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Even low-resource countries can start small and scale up.
6. Framework for Implementing National AFCC Programmes
Six core elements:
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Partnerships & stakeholders
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Leadership & strategic vision
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Human, financial, and institutional resources
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Capacity building
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Knowledge, research, and innovation
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Monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
Meaningful engagement of older people is central to all elements.
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