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International Social Science Journal
The International Social Science Journal (ISSJ), founded by UNESCO in 1949, is published quarterly in six language editions:
English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian.
Its purpose is to bridge diverse communities of social
scientists, working in different problems and disciplines and in
different parts of the world. It provides information and debate on subjects of interest to an
international readership, written by an equally international range of authors. The ISSJ has a
particular interest in policy-relevant questions and interdisciplinary approaches. It serves as a forum
for review, reflection and discussion informed by the results of relevant research, rather than as an
outlet of “first publication” for the results of individual research projects. Read more ...
CURRENT ISSUE
190 - Active Ageing
December 2006
Population ageing represents a major social achievement: the manifestation of progress and
improvement in the human condition. It is also an issue of global concern that requires concerted,
well-focused and forward-looking policy measures at the national, regional and international levels.
Such is the international consensus expressed in the 2002 Madrid International Plan of Action on
Ageing and reiterated in the follow-up report by the UN Secretary-General in 2007. What is crucial in
this respect is that ageing is not just a matter for policies directed towards old people – although
progress is clearly req