Gender Ministry inaugurates a technical committee to review National Ageing Policy

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has inaugurated a National Technical Committee on Ageing to review Ghana's National Ageing Policy and ensure it remains responsive to the evolving needs of older persons.

The committee is expected to identify gaps in the implementation of the existing National Ageing Policy and make recommendations to strengthen the policy, improve coordination among stakeholders and enhance the welfare and protection of older persons in Ghana.

Members were subsequently taken through their Terms of Reference, which include reviewing and validating the National Ageing Policy and related legal and technical documents, promoting policy coherence and strengthening collaboration among government institutions, civil society, academia and other stakeholders.