halfcentury, Asia's total population almost tripled, rising from 1.4 billion to 3.7 billion.Those aged 65 and over, however, grew by almost four times, from 57 million to 217million. The future will see even greater ageing. While the total Asian populationmay grow from 3.7 billion to 6.4 billion from 2000 to 2050, those aged 65 and overmay grow from 217 million to 907 million, or an increase of more than four times.Moreover, the number of really old people in Asia, those aged 80 and over, has grownfrom about 4 million in 1950 to 29 million in 2000, and will grow to over 225 millionby 2050.

Population ageing has a great impact on the society and economy. It bringsabout a shrinking of the workforce, an increasing social security burden, and a majorchange in family structure and medical problems. As women represent the largernumber and proportion of older people in almost all societies , the issue also hasimportant gender implications. On the other hand, the positive aspect of ageing is thatthe elders have more time to contribute to the society with their rich experience of lifeand work.

UNFPA" has been actively involved in ageing issues for many years. It hasworked with many countries to formulate appropriate public policies and promotepolicy dialogues to respond to the challenges posed by the social, health and economicconsequences of population ageing. It has also assisted many countries to meet theneeds of older persons, with particular emphasis on the poor and especially women.

The UNFPA Policy Guidelines on Ageing provide measures, which caneffectively respond to the needs, expectations and rights of older persons. Theyinclude the following:

Focus on the older poor, withdevelopment and poverty-reduction strategies;

Examine the economic, social and cultural implications of population anddemographic changes, and how they relate to development concerns;……

halfcentury, Asia's total population almost tripled, rising from 1.4 billion to 3.7 billion.Those aged 65 and over, however, grew by almost four times, from 57 million to 217million. The future will see even greater ageing. While the total Asian populationmay grow from 3.7 billion to 6.4 billion from 2000 to 2050, those aged 65 and overmay grow from 217 million to 907 million, or an increase of more than four times.Moreover, the number of really old people in Asia, those aged 80 and over, has g...

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Unit1 Preapartions for International Conference
Task1 Call for Confernce Papers
Task2 Conference Notice
Task3 Conference Agenda and Programs
Unit2 International Letter Exchanges
Task1 Letters of Iovitation
Task2 Acceptance and Refusal
Task3 Writing an Effective Email
Unit3 Academic Writing
Task1 Abstract
Task2 Notes and Acknowledgements
Task3 Selected Bibliography
Unit4 International Conference
Task1 Chairing a Meeting
Task2 Conference Presentation
Task3 Question and Answer
Unit5 Presentation of...