Research project on the Active Ageing Index for the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

The UNECE Population Unit is engaged in the third phase of the project on the Active Ageing Index (“Extending the policy relevance of the Active Ageing Index: Cooperation with UNECE”, AAI-III) under the grant agreement with the European Commission Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG-EMPL). The third phase is building on the results of the work implemented under the two first phases of the project (2012–2016), particularly on the results of AAI calculations for the 28 European Union (EU) countries, and several non-EU countries calculated for three points in time (using data from 2008, 2010, and 2012). One of the research work directions under the third phase is to carry out a comparative analysis of the AAI results for different groups of population, e.g. for urban and rural population, or for groups with different education level or socio-economic status. Results of such a study would give further insights into the determinants of active ageing and therefore contribute to strengthening the evidence base for policymaking in ageing-related fields. This task is to be implemented at a national level in at least two UNECE countries where advanced research on AAI has already been undertaken, i.e. calculations of AAI at a subnational level. These could include Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain. This research will necessitate an engagement of a qualified national consultant (individual or institutional) for each country who would have access to the data and information necessary for this study. Interested vendors should return the page 3 of this EOI.