Long-Term Care System for Older Persons to Be Established

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in partnership with the Government of Mongolia, is set to launch a technical assistance project and a grant project titled “Developing the Care and Support System for Older Persons.”

As part of the project, a consultation meeting was held to present international practices and principles related to long-term care financing, policies, and service delivery for older adults.

As of 2024, Mongolia’s average life expectancy has reached 71.8 years, an increase of 8.6 years compared to 2000. With the steady aging of the population, there is an increasing need to align public policies and social services with age-responsive planning.

Within the framework of the ADB project, Mongolia will develop the foundation for a long-term care system for older persons. This will include conducting research, creating a roadmap, improving the legal and policy environment, optimizing financing mechanisms, equipping seven urban and rural centres, and facilitating capacity building and knowledge exchange through international best practices.

Participants in the consultation included representatives from the Ministry of  Family Labour and Social Protection and its affiliated agencies, ADB project specialists, international and national consultants, Member of Parliament D. Enkhtuya, advisors from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Science, as well as representatives from relevant ministries, the Federation of Older Persons, the Gerontology Centre, research institutions, care homes, and service providers.