Government sets up steering committee on services for elderly

The government has set up a steering committee to coordinate and promote measures to protect the elderly.
According to a notice published this week in the Official Gazette, the Interdepartmental Steering Committee on Mechanisms to Protect the Elderly will be responsible for reviewing and modifying the protection mechanisms that currently exist for the elderly.
Other functions of the committee include enabling non-governmental organizations to take part in policymaking on issues affecting the elderly, and reporting to the Chief Executive on the progress and follow-up required for each action plan.
The body has 14 members, with the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture occupying the role of chairman. The director of the Social Welfare Bureau is the vice chairwoman of the steering committee.