The Global Roadmap for Action on the Care Economy
The caregiving crisis of Covid-19 and long-term trends such as aging populations have thrown a spotlight on the gaps in the global care economy. This Roadmap points to the way forward.
Transforming the Care Economy
Professionalizing Care Work in Malaysia
Malaysia’s aging population is expected to surpass 6 million by 2040, and the growing exit of women from the workforce due to caregiving responsibilities highlights the critical need for comprehensive care services by both the government and civil society. The Asia Foundation, through the Australia-Malaysia Reform Partnership (AMRP) is addressing these challenges by fostering collaborations and driving national efforts to professionalize the sector.
Care Economy Dialogue: Toward a Resilient and Sustainable Care Economy in Malaysia
In partnership with the Australian High Commission in Malaysia, The Asia Foundation convened “Care Economy Dialogue: Toward a Resilient and Sustainable Care Economy in Malaysia” on March 28, 2023, in…
Understanding the “Care Economy”
If all the world’s care workers were one national economy, it would be among the largest, in hours worked, in the world. It would also consist mostly of women, and they would be mostly unpaid.
Roadmap for Action on the Care Economy in Asia and the Pacific
Drawing on the input and expertise of Bali Care Economy Dialogue participants, this Roadmap for Action is a co-created regional agenda for building a resilient care ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific. Beginning with an overview of key issues discussed at the Dialogue, the Roadmap for Action lays out overarching priorities, key asks, and important annual forums to advocate for increasing care programming, policy reform, and financing at the national, regional, and global levels.
Toward a Resilient Care Ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific: Reflections on the Bali Care Economy Dialogue
The Asia Foundation, UN Women, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are pleased to invite you to a virtual reflection session that will provide an overview of…
Toward a Resilient Care Ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific
There is growing recognition that care work is both a ubiquitous and critical social and economic activity. Globally, care providers support over one billion people, including children, elderly adults, and…
Care Economy a Key Focus of The Asia Foundation’s Work
Globally, care workers support over one billion people, including young children, aging adults, and people with disabilities. While some are paid for this work, most care providers are unpaid and…
Experts to Call for Policy Reform in the Care Sector Across Asia-Pacific
A high-level meeting in Bali, Indonesia, this week will seek to position care work as a priority for economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, where women perform 80 percent of…