A New Model of Development in
Latin America is Needed
HAVANA - It is necessary for Latin
America and the Caribbean to apply necessary
policies aimed at eliminating poverty and
applying a development model that would end
inequality and social marginalization.
This is one of the most important ideas that
came out of a regional seminar on aging that
met for two days in this capital organized
by Cuba and the United Nations Population
Fund (UNFPA)
The director of the Study Center of
Population and Development of the National
Office of Statistics (ONE), Juan Carlos
Alonso, pointed out the importance of
measures aimed at raising the quality of
life.
Precisely public policies of health,
education, access to work and social
security are of utmost importance, he added.
Alonso explained that, unfortunately, this
region is still region with most inequality
in the planet that has a negative effect on
all social sectors, particularly in
children, women and the adult and elderly.
Also speaking at the event, deputy director
of the Latin America and Caribbean Regional
Office (LACRO) of UNFPA, Luis Mora, who
pointed out as a merit of the meeting was
the clear analysis of the situation in this
field.
Mora interpreted this reality and what it
implies in progress, development and support
of the elderly to society, the official
added.
On behalf of UNFPA he expressed appreciation
of Cuba for being a leader in international
forums on subjects such as the rights of the
elderly, sexual education and reproductive
health services, among other issues.
The resident coordinator of the United
Nations System in Cuba, Barbara Pesce,
qualified the seminar as a success since it
allowed agreeing on a broad program of work
as well as profound exchanges of knowledge
and experiences.
Among the issues discussed were the State,
culture, intergenerational solidarity and
increased contributions. Other challenges
are guaranteeing the right of aging with
security and dignity and investing in
education, health and employment for the
young as well as guaranteeing the life of
the elderly.
Pesce stimulated South South cooperation and
improve consistency of data and availability
of information that would promote special
policies for the elderly as well as a multi-sectorial
focus.
Also participating in the seminar were
representatives of the Ministry of Economy
and Planning (MEP), the secretary general of
the Population Division of ECLAC, CELADE,
and Ibero American Cooperation (SEGIB) and
other institutions.
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