ESCAP will hold briefings of focal points on ageing, nominated by Governments of members and associated members to (a) build capacity of focal points to conduct national reviews of implementation of MIPAA (b) enable them to assess the status of national implementation of each priority direction of MIPAA and identify areas of strengths and gaps, and (c) share good practices and experience in MIPAA implementation among focal points on ageing.

The briefing will include presentations by ESCAP and its member States, on a voluntary basis, reporting on their experiences with the MIPAA review and appraisal process, as well as an interactive discussion. The briefing will be conducted virtually. Countries are invited to share their experiences and good practices in conducting national reviews and appraisal and in completing the survey.

Pursuant to ECOSOC resolution 2025/8, the survey provides an opportunity for ESCAP member States to assess their national policies and programmes on population ageing, and its results will inform the Fifth Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) at regional level.