Pan-Africa Dialogue Series

Ageing and Development

Convened by the Dave Omokaro Foundation (DOF)

Africa's population is ageing rapidly, with both Sub-Saharan and Northern Africa projected to see the fastest growth in older persons globally over the coming decades. This demographic shift has major implications for labour markets, social protection, health systems, care services, and development planning. Yet policy frameworks, data systems, and institutional capacities across the continent remain uneven, and engagement in global ageing processes has been limited.

The Pan-Africa Dialogue Series on Ageing and Development is a solutions-focused platform convened by the Dave Omokaro Foundation with regional and international partners. It brings together government leaders and stakeholders to share practical policy approaches and strengthen regional action on ageing and advance older persons' inclusion in development planning and key commitments such as the Doha Political Declaration and the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA).

Partners and co-leads

Dialogue schedule

Schedule of the next sessions.

Each session requires a separate registration. Dates and times may change; registrants will be notified of any updates.

15October 2026

Session 7

Climate Change, Humanitarian Emergencies, and Livelihoods: Skills Training and Building an Intergenerational Workforce.

Co-lead: HelpAge International in collaboration with HelpAge Networks

5November 2026

Session 8

Governance, Partnerships, and Investments in Ageing: Development Messaging and Sustainable Financing Mechanisms.

Co-lead: International Federation on Ageing (IFA) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC)

11December 2026

Session 9

Functional Impairment and Elder Abuse: Strategic Tools for Quality-Adjusted Life.

Key focus: Dementia, misperceptions, community engagement, and assistive technologies.

Output: Case studies on tools for family support, implementing inclusive mechanisms, and protecting older persons' rights.

Co-lead: International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA)