Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta - EV

Getting to Know ACAI (ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing & Innovation)           By Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta           ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) is a policy of ASEAN under the leadership of Thailand at the 30th ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines in 2018. This policy seeks to improve the quality of life for the elderly prepare countries in the ASEAN region to face their ageing society, and create an environment that supports the elderly to remain active and contribute to society. The term "ageing society" is used to describe the elderly population (65 years and over) which is getting bigger compared to the younger age group. This is due to the increase in life expectancy and the decrease in birth rate. The dynamics of the changing population bring new challenges in various fields, such as health, economy, and social services. The proportion of the elderly population in ASEAN has increased in the last two decades, namely 5.3% in 2000 and 7.5% in