GCOA is a key partner in the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Platform. The Platform is an inclusive, collaborative space where all knowledge relevant for the Decade can be accessed, shared, and interacted with in one place by all aging stakeholders around the world. GCOA has not only contributed publications to the Platform but will…

The recommended actions, presented in the study as part of a crucial road map to build a professional global caregiving workforce, include: Change the perception of the caregiving profession – champion campaigns that transform mindsets about caregiving, from a low-skilled job of last resort to a valued, professional career of the future. Bolster training and…

During a full week of engaging panel discussions, GCOA brought together experts from across sectors to talk about the most critical priorities and exciting developments in information and communications technologies that serve older adults. As part of the Special Track on ICTs and Older Persons, GCOA and WSIS established a special prize in 2021 entitled the…

Throughout 2020 and beyond, aging has been at top of the agenda for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). GCOA has worked with the OECD on aging for many years. Together, GCOA and OECD have jointly organized several expert consultations and workshops examining a range of critical topics through the aging lens: Alzheimer’s…

The playbook offers step-by-step guidance to replicate the successful vaccine confidence initiative led by GCOA with the Age-friendly NYC Commission, in early 2021. It is based on a series of community-focused webinars that convened health and medical experts as well as community leaders from across New York City to address questions and concerns from the community…