Striving for Active and Healthy Longevity: ASEAN’s Commitment to Successful Ageing
Date:
28 August 2025Category:
Healthcare and Ageing SocietyType:
Event ReportsTags:
Active Ageing, Healthcare, Health, Happy RetirementPrint Article:
This report presents the key outcomes of the 2-day consultative meeting co-hosted by the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), held in February 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. It highlights major presentations – most notably the launch of the ACAI 5-Year Strategic Framework – as well as the main discussion points, strategic insights, and proposed collaborative actions to advance active ageing across ASEAN.
The meeting showcased several flagship initiatives, including the ASEAN Active Ageing Index, Happy Retirement Program, Life-course Cohort Study, and Capacity Building for Country Coordinators. These programmes are designed to accelerate the adoption of active ageing policies and practices across ASEAN Member States through evidence-based approaches and strengthened regional collaboration.
Looking ahead, ACAI will implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve its 2029 goals. The roadmap includes defined milestones and measurable targets, while integrating cross-cutting priorities such as gender equality, digital inclusion, and financial sustainability to ensure long-term relevance and impact.
Further details on the ACAI 5-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2029) are available at the following link: https://asean-acai.org/acai-5-year-strategic-plan-v2-0/#
