National Plan for Older Person
Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
National Plan of Action on older persons
(1998 - 2007)E.C
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
June 2006 Addis Ababa
Acknowledgement
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs expresses its deep gratitude to HelpAge International-
Ethiopia office for its financial contribution and technical support to prepare this Plan of Action of Older Persons and translate into English language. MOLSA would also like to extend its thanks to the Federal Ministries and Regional Labour and Social Affairs offices that have provided the necessary data regarding their respective area of works. We are also indebted to all participants at the review meetings who contributed valuable comments and
input for further enrichment. Finally, thanks must also go to the plan of action committee who were drawn from the Ministry of
Labour and Social Affairs, Ethiopian Elderly and Pensioners Authority National and Association, Social Security in which
HelpAge
International
without their unreserved interest and efforts, this work would never have been possible.
Objectives of the Plan of Action
Expand and strengthen services for the older persons based on community participation. Encourage the participation of older persons to make use of their accumulated knowledge and rich experience in bridging about development. Give attention to the rights and needs of older persons to make them part of the country's development plans and poverty reduction strategy. Identify the issues of older persons and work on them by listing specific objectives and activities. Co-ordinate concerned government and nongovernment organizations so as to enable them contribute their participation in realizing the objectives of the plan of action. Facilitate conditions to link the issues of Ethiopian older persons with international efforts to eventually gain cooperation and support.
Any comment about following address.
Address
National Plan of Action on older persons
(1998 - 2007)E.C
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
June 2006 Addis Ababa
Acknowledgement
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs expresses its deep gratitude to HelpAge International-
Ethiopia office for its financial contribution and technical support to prepare this Plan of Action of Older Persons and translate into English language. MOLSA would also like to extend its thanks to the Federal Ministries and Regional Labour and Social Affairs offices that have provided the necessary data regarding their respective area of works. We are also indebted to all participants at the review meetings who contributed valuable comments and
input for further enrichment. Finally, thanks must also go to the plan of action committee who were drawn from the Ministry of
Labour and Social Affairs, Ethiopian Elderly and Pensioners Authority National and Association, Social Security in which
HelpAge
International
without their unreserved interest and efforts, this work would never have been possible.
Objectives of the Plan of Action
Expand and strengthen services for the older persons based on community participation. Encourage the participation of older persons to make use of their accumulated knowledge and rich experience in bridging about development. Give attention to the rights and needs of older persons to make them part of the country's development plans and poverty reduction strategy. Identify the issues of older persons and work on them by listing specific objectives and activities. Co-ordinate concerned government and nongovernment organizations so as to enable them contribute their participation in realizing the objectives of the plan of action. Facilitate conditions to link the issues of Ethiopian older persons with international efforts to eventually gain cooperation and support.
Any comment about following address.
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