Wenn die international vereinbarten Entwicklungsziele, namentlich die in der Millenniums-Erklärung enthaltenen Ziele, erreicht werden sollen, bedarf es einer neuen Partnerschaft zwischen den entwickelten Ländern und den Entwicklungsländern.
Similarly, commitment by United Nations funds and programmes to ensure integration of the question of ageing in their programmes and projects, including at country level, is important. Support by the international community and international development agencies for organizations that specifically promote training and capacity-building on ageing in developing countries is extremely important.