From a pension reform to the comprehensive protection of the elderly person De una reforma pensional a la protección integral de la persona adulta mayor

Abstract

Colombia is in a very accelerated population aging process, which has led to deepening inequities in the country. Thus, the country must face the challenge of achieving comprehensive social protection in old age with a lifelong perspective. After an analysis of the situation of the elderly in Colombia, the proposals for approaching the country’s public policy and the guidelines of international organizations, a proposal is made for institutional adjustment of intersectoral coordination that allows its execution, which includes the creation of a social care system, adjustments to the health system and economic security in old age.