82nd session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Ministers and senior officials from across Asia and the Pacific will gather in Bangkok later this month to address the region's accelerating demographic shifts, including ageing populations, youth unemployment and growing inequality between generations.
The region, home to more than 60% of the world's population, is undergoing a fundamental demographic transition — from large families to smaller households, and from shorter to longer lives. More than 500 million people in Asia and the Pacific are now aged 65 and above.
Discussions will cover labour market reform, social protection, women's economic empowerment, care systems and policies to support healthy ageing.
Senior officials from Thailand, Azerbaijan, China, Lao PDR, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Russian Federation and others are expected to attend. ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana will lead the proceedings.
The session will also convene separate dialogues for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.