銀浪新創力國際週 國際論壇 打造台灣高齡幸福國 — 政策 x 服務 x 人才：馮燕政務委員 The keynote speech delivered by Dr. Joyce Yen Feng at the International Forum, Aging Innovation Week on Nov. 17, 2014. Taipei, Taiwan

1. Healthy & Active Aging in all
policies
Minister Without Portfolio, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
Joyce Yen Feng
2014.11.17
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2. The big challenge: rapid aging
Elderly
population
20%
Elderly
population
14%
Elderly
popuplation
7%
China Taiwan
20152025
10
years
20002015
15
years
20182025
7 years
19932018
25
years
Japan Korea
19942005
11
years
19701994
24
years
20172026
9 years
19992017
18
years
USA
20132030
17
years
19422013
74
years
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3. Another challenge～unhealthy elderly 3

4. Flip the policy thoughts for the elderly 4

5. Evidence-based Age-Friendly Cities
Policy in Taiwan
 2010：1 pilot city
 Commitment of the mayor and inter-department cooperation of the city
government
 Collecting the views regarding the problems, needs and priorities from
the elderly;
 Developing locally-tailored age-friendly city indices
 Review of age-friendliness in major policies and services
 2011：8 counties/cities
 Develop a three-year action plan based on the results of needs
assessment and self-assessment
 Apply to the WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities.
 Extend to 8 counties/cities.
 2012：20 counties/cities
 20 cities/counties participate
 2013：
 All counties/cities in Taiwan promote Age-Friendly Cities
Signed the WHO Age-friendly Cities “Dublin Declaration”
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6. Background: WHO's worldwide action
 Active Ageing-a
policy
framework,
2002
 Global Age-
Friendly City:
A Guide, 2007
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7. AFC Promotion Framework
Policy Guidance
Policy Guidance
Incentives
Promotion
Incentives
Promotion
Needs Assessment
Needs Assessment
Action Plan
Action Plan
Integration of resources
Integration of resources
Services
Innovation
Networking
Services
Innovation
Networking
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8. Age-Friendly Cities
What is an age-friendly
city?
An AFC is an
inclusive and
accessible urban
environment that
promotes active
ageing.
-WHO, 2007
Outdoor spaces and buildings
Age-friendly
City
Transportation
Housing
Respect and
social inclusion
Community support
and health service
Social
participation
Communication
and information
Civic participation
and employment
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9. The process of promoting age-friendly city
Establish AFC multi-sector committee, regular meeting with
Mayor as the convener
Organize city’s advisory board, build partnership across
government , academic institutions and NGOs.
Complete needs assessment based on 8-domain checklist of
WHO’s AFC guide, offer implementation advices.
Develop a 3 year city-wide action plan based on assessment
findings.
Apply for membership of WHO’s Global Network of Age-friendly
Cities.
Implement action plan, progress assessment and continuing
improvement.
Creative
plannings,
initiatives
and
media
advocacy
International
participation
and
experiences
sharing
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10. Age-Friendly Restaurant
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11. Grandpa-Grandma Fun Contest 11

12. from
Age-Friendly City promotion
to
Healthy & Active Aging in all
Policies
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13. The “Friendly and Caring for
the Aged” Program II
 13 Ministries participated
 84 projects/measures implemented in multiple levels
Total annual funds: US$ 692 Million/ year
Core value: Active aging – healthy, engaging, happy, &
friendly.
Time span: 2014-2016
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14. Next ~ White Paper on Aging Society
in Taiwan
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The Core Value

15. Goals of White Paper on Aging
Society in Taiwan
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Vision: A healthy, happy, engaging, friendly aging society for all.

16. The Key Factors of White Paper
on Aging Society in Taiwan
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17. How do we start it?
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18. Value turned around:
Aging should not be seen as a
disadvantage, aging can be an
advantage.
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19. Thank you!
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