Income Security & Social Protection for Older People in Bangladesh

1. Welcome to Income Security & Social Protection for Older People HelpAge International Bangladesh

2. 60+ people (UN & Bangladesh) 65+ developed country Mortality are preventable, but, Death is not (for older people) Older people must be allowed to grow old. Older people

3. Population by age groups and sex (absolute numbers)

4. Source: United Nations (2012). World Population Pyramids (2010, 2020, 2040)

5. Increase in population through 2050, surpassing 203 million by 2030 and 222 million by 2050 U Population trends in the younger and older people • Population trends in the younger and older, 2009 to 2050 • 9% by 2025 and 22% by 2050. • 2046 : 60+ age group will exceed 0-14 age group

6. Older people – trends for Bangladesh • Life expectancy has increased about 70yrs • Population 60+ predicted to rise from 7.5% today to nearly 23% in 2050 • Just under 50% of older men and 17% of older women are economically active in last few months (decreases steeply) with age • For 61%, children are the main source of support.

7. Older people - Issues Income security Health Recreation Recognition Dignity Inclusion

8. HelpAge International Established in 1983 with a vision – ‘a world in which all older people can lead dignified, healthy and secure lives’. http://www.helpage.org/ Work in 75 countries with more than 103 Affiliates and 180 other partners across the globe. South Asia – Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Afghanistan Strategy to 2020 To secure the right of older people to the income they need through sustainable and resilient livelihoods, decent and appropriate work, with security of assets, and adequate social protection to ensure a dignified old age. To ensure the right of older women and men to the best attainable health, nutrition and care services, enabling them to enjoy the best possible health and care, supporting wellbeing right through to the end of life To achieve the right to safety and security, and freedom from all forms of discrimination, violence and abuse, for older women and men Voice - ensure that their experience is recognised and supported, working together as agents of change.”

9. Working approach Provide direct assistance, where necessary, to poor and vulnerable older people Build the capacity of key actors (older people, policymakers and service providers) to work together to develop policy and put changes into practice Advocate for change in policy, practice and behaviours directly, via international instruments and bodies, and influencing global debates related to ageing Strengthen the voice of people to influence policy by campaigning for change and implementation, and increasing the visibility of older women and men in society Make the case by building strong evidence, becoming a thought leader and a knowledge hub

10. Income security Social protection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8OnX3sPoeQ Pensions (public, private… ..) http://www.pension-watch.net Work and employment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyetLX-5OvU Informal family and kinship support Microfinance

11. Old age and life-cycle approach • Orphans allowances • Child benefits Old age pensions Maternity benefits Disability benefits • Unemployment insurance • Widow’s allowances

12. Social pension Most people can’t save enough for a basic pension in old age Poverty, low lifetime incomes, informality Key role for social pensions Key lessons and messages Universal social pensions have significant advantages guaranteeing a basic income; avoiding perverse incentives Affordable even in low income countries Countries such as Bolivia, Nepal, Timor-Leste have introduced universal pensions Can be introduced initially at a low cost, then expanded over time

13. Impacts of social pensionsThe evidence

14. Intergenerational consequences of social pension Financial support to older people can be a substantial cost • Bolivia: major benefits for children School enrollment Poverty rate Child labour 88.7% 96.7% 53.6% 40.1% 13.9% 5.5% Source: UDAPE (2013) El impacto de la Renta Dignidad: Política de Redistribución del Ingreso, Consumo y Reducción de la Pobreza en Hogares con Personas Adultas Mayores (additional analysis presented 1st October 2013)

15. Recent developments:The rise of social pensions

16. How we work • Providing technical support to governments • Studies on feasibility in countries including Tanzania, Kenya, Belize, Sri Lanka, etc • Sharing knowledge and evidence • Pension Watch: database, briefings, knowledge centre, costing calculator Supply Advocating for policy change • Campaigning and policy influencing in countries including Peru, the Philippines, Tanzania, etc Holding governments to account • Eg. Older Citizens’ Monitoring of existing pension benefits Building global support • Working in coalitions to build support for (rights-based) social protection Demand

17. Targeted HH Community Support Centre – Income security Psycho-social support for Older people Cash grant IGA skill development Follow Up Organization development Community Support Centre (CSC) Health support Disaster resilience Access to services, social support, Market Linkage Network and Linkage c y o t i m n m u

18. Recommendation Introduce pension scheme for beneficiary Establish Linkage with social protection programs Introduce older people inclusive income security programs Introduce community based older people friendly recreation place/center Introduce/strengthen health insurance scheme/policy Establish formal linkage with government managed hospitals/clinics Undertake sensitization program on ageing issue Research/Study

19. THANK YOU! Older people are speaking out We’re listening