The WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities aims to make cities and communities around the world more age-friendly. The Network provides a platform for cities and communities to exchange information and good practices on improving quality of life for older residents. Members work to assess age-friendliness, develop action plans, implement changes, and measure progress across domains like housing, transportation, and social participation. The Network has over 1000 member cities and communities worldwide.

1. WHO Global Network of
Age-friendly Cities and Communities
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2. Imagine a Community…

3. Where older people are valued
as a resource and a source of
wisdom. A place where all
generations live better lives and
with greater connectedness.

4. A place that is welcoming and
that recognizes the needs of all
people.

5. Cities and communities around the
world are striving to make this world
their reality. Large and small, urban
and rural—communities of all cultures
are finding creative ways to respond
to the needs of their older residents.
Each community is unique.

6. What does an age-friendly
community look like?

7. PHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLE

8. Creating communities that have safe
and welcoming outdoor areas, bright living
spaces near accessible shops and
restaurants, and that allow people of all
abilities to fully engage is vital. Age-friendly
places encourage healthy living and well-
being in all dimensions of life.

10. Providing safe places for people to
meet and mingle. Giving older people a
voice in local affairs and government.
Letting them know they are appreciated and
loved. Acknowledging their contributions as
valuable and necessary.

13. Membership
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14. Affiliated Programmes
Country Programme Name
Canada Pan Canadian AFC Recognition Initiative
Canada - Québec Muncipalité Amie des Aînés (MADA)
France Bien vieillir – vivre ensemble
Ireland Ageing Well Network
Portugal Portuguese Platform
Russian Federation Bashkortostan
Slovenia Slovene Network of Age-friendly Cities
Spain Spanish National AFC Programme
United States AARP Network of Age-friendly Communities
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15. Role of Affiliated Programmes/Networks
 Promote age-friendly cities approach at the regional / national level
and facilitate membership in the WHO Global Network
 Provide a national/local rather than global perspective for members
(same policy / cultural context)
 Provide an accessible platform for exchange  same language /
opportunities to meet in person
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16. WHO Network Cycle
External Review External Review
Years 1- 2 Years 3- 5
Joining the network. 1 Evaluate progress &. 3
Implementation. 2 continual improvement
Develop a mechanism to-
involve older people Implement action plan- Measure progress-
Conduct baseline assessment- Monitor indicators- Identify successes and-
of age-friendliness remaining gaps
Report on progress-
Develop action plan- Develop new action plan-
Identify indicators to monitor-
progress over time
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17. Different domains of city life
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18. Advantages of Membership
 Access to a wide network of cities and communities
sharing the commitment to improve the quality of life of
their older populations
 Exchange of information and good practice –find
inspiration, learn about innovative solutions from others
 Sharing of assessment methodologies and action plan
development
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21. www.agefriendlyworld.org
www.who.int/ageing
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22. Global Age-friendly Cities: A Guide
WHO Guide outlines a
framework for assessing the age-
friendliness of a city
WHO Checklist of Essential
Features of Age-friendly Cities
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23. For more information
 WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities
http://www.who.int/ageing/age_friendly_cities_network/en/index.html
 Global Age-friendly Cities: A guide
http://www.who.int/ageing/age_friendly_cities_guide/en/
 WHO Checklist of Essential Features of Age-friendly Cities
http://www.who.int/ageing/publications/Age_friendly_cities_checklist.pdf
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24. Contact us
Contact: Lisa Warth
Project Manager, Age-friendly Cities and Communities
Department of Ageing and Life Course, World Health
Organization
New email address for the Network: gnafcc@who.in
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25. Thank you for your attention